Fundamentals of Sleep Technology : Endorsed by the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST)

This text provides a thorough understanding of the use of polysomnography and other technologies in the evaluation and management of sleep disorders.

Its coverage includes in-depth reviews of the neurophysiology and cardiopulmonary aspects of sleep and the pathophysiology of sleep disorders.

It contains detailed sections on polysomnography that include recording procedures, identifying and scoring sleep stages and sleep-related events, and report generation.

Chapters in this book 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.