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Fundamentals of Sleep Technology

By Nic Butkov , Teofilo Lee-Chiong

Book information

Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Year
2007
ISBN
9780781792875, 0781792878
LCC
RC547 .F8693 2007
Open Library ID
OL17161533M
Language
english
Format
CHM
Filesize
33 MB (34159415 bytes)
Series
AAST
Edition
1
Pages
710\0
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

This text provides a thorough understanding of the use of polysomnography and other technologies in the evaluation and management of sleep disorders. Coverage includes in-depth reviews of the neurophysiology and cardiopulmonary aspects of sleep and the pathophysiology of sleep disorders. Detailed sections on polysomnography include recording procedures, identifying and scoring sleep stages and sleep-related events, and report generation. Chapters discuss therapeutic interventions including positive airway pressure, supplemental oxygen, surgical and pharmacologic treatments, and patient education. A section focuses on pediatric sleep disorders and polysomnography. Also included are chapters on establishing and managing a sleep center and accrediting a sleep program.

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