Polysomnography for the Sleep Technologist: Instrumentation, Monitoring, and Related Procedures (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780323100199)

The only sleep technology text written by experienced polysomnography educators, Polysomnography for the Sleep Technologist: Instrumentation, Monitoring, and Related Procedures covers the procedural knowledge you need to understand sleep studies. A sequential learning model systematically covers electronics, instrumentation, recording parameters, data acquisition, ancillary equipment, troubleshooting, recording quality, infection control, basic positive pressure therapy, and cardiopulmonary monitoring and intervention essential to polysomnography.

• In-depth discussions of polysomnographic technology

in the clinical evaluation, physiological monitoring and testing, instrumentation, diagnosis, infection control, management and prevention of a wide spectrum of sleep-related disorders and daytime alertness offers comprehensive coverage of polysomnography technology.

Expert content written by the same authors who were instrumental in producing a standardized model curriculum outline.

Unique sequential approach builds concepts over time and simplifies the material's complexity.

Over 150 full-color graphs, charts, and illustrations supply visual guidance.

End-of-chapter review questions help you assess your knowledge and prepare for certification as a sleep technologist.

Chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms and a bulleted chapter summary supplies a standard format to help you identify and focus on key content.

Author: Bonnie Robertson,Buddy Marshall,Margaret-Ann Carno
ISBN-10: 0323100198
ISBN-13: 9780323100199
Publisher: Mosby
Language: English
Published: 10/25/2013
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.90d