Fundamentals of Sleep Technology

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.