Fundamentals of Sleep Technology 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, along with 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.

Fundamentals of Sleep Technology is endorsed by American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST). AAST committees oversaw the development of this book, defining the table of contents, recruiting the Editors, and providing most of the contributors.

Key Features

• Selected difficult chapters have been rewritten to focus on learners’ need
• Updated to reflect 2007 version of International Classification of Sleep Disorders
• Designed to equip readers to succeed on licensing examinations in sleep technology
• Each chapter includes learning objectives, key terms, and an at-a-glance outline to facilitate learning
• Endorsed by the American Association of Sleep Technologists
• Companion website with powerpoint modules, videos, and full online access to the textbook