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Book Detail
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Fundamentals of Sleep Technology:
Endorsed by the American Association of Sleep Technologists
Butkov, Nic, Ed.
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Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Affiliation: School of Clinical Polysomnography; Medford, OR Dimensions: 11.0 x 1.0 x 8.5 in
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Synopsis:
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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