Polysomnography, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics (Volume 4-3)

by Lawrence J. Epstein, Douglas B. Kirsch

Topics The History of Polysomnography and Sleep Technology, Generating a Biopotentials, Amplifiers and Filters, Recording sleep; Electrodes, 10/20 Recording system and sleep system specifications, Staging sleep, Respiratory monitoring equipment and detection of respiratory events, Differentiating Nocturnal Movements; Leg movements, Parasomnias and Seizures, Cardiac monitoring during sleep, Determination of Sleepiness – MWT & MSLT, Pediatric Polysomnography, PSG features of medical and psychiatric disorders and their treatments, Artifacts and Troubleshooting, Portable Monitoring, PAP titration, The Future of Sleep and Circadian Testing

158 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009