Clinical Atlas of Polysomnography is an essential resource for sleep technologists, offering comprehensive insights into normal sleep patterns, sleep disorders, and electrophysiology. Serving as a crucial guide beyond the scope of the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events, this book provides foundational knowledge on topics such as overnight sleep studies, establishing a sleep laboratory, patient preparation for sleep evaluations, and the scientific rationale behind electrode and lead placement.
This volume is particularly valuable in regions where formal training in sleep technology is not yet available, making complex information accessible and practical. With detailed chapters featuring real-time illustrations of sleep data and guidance on scoring recording data, readers will gain a clear understanding of common montages, artifacts, and troubleshooting within the sleep lab environment.
The book also emphasizes the importance of creating clear and informative reports that are easily comprehensible by physicians without advanced sleep medicine expertise. A dedicated chapter provides in-depth explanations on this critical skill. Additionally, the authors have included ready-made forms, questionnaires, and documents to streamline processes, which can be used as-is or customized as needed.
This up-to-date and comprehensive volume is an invaluable guide for both technicians and physicians aiming to excel in sleep medicine. It is a beneficial complement to the AASM scoring manual, covering areas not addressed in the manual itself, and is highly recommended for sleep technology and physician training programs.
Purchase your copy today to enhance your proficiency and expertise in the dynamic field of sleep technology!
Authors:
Ravi Gupta (Author)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
May 10, 2018
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