Textbook of Polysomnography Endorsed by the Association of Polysomnographic Technologists (Apt)

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.Shigley, James Len is the author of 'Textbook of Polysomnography Endorsed by the Association of Polysomnographic Technologists (Apt)', published 2007 under ISBN 9780781792875 and ISBN 0781792878.