Fundamentals of Sleep Technology (Repost)
Fundamentals of Sleep Technology By Nic Butkov, Teofilo Lee-Chiong
2007 | 710 Pages | ISBN: 0781792878 | EPUB + CHM | 23 MB + 34 MB
2007 | 710 Pages | ISBN: 0781792878 | EPUB + CHM | 23 MB + 34 MB
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.