Polysomnography Technology and Theory

Author: Tong Maorong et al.
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Publishing Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Polysomnography examination and analysis technology is an important new technology in modern sleep medicine, playing an increasingly significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of various sleep-related disorders and in safeguarding public health. It is highly valued by healthcare professionals. This book is co-authored by medical experts working both abroad and domestically. The book consists of 14 chapters. Chapters 1-3 introduce the scope of application and indications for polysomnography, pre-examination preparation, instrument parameter settings, their significance and principles, electrode placement, artifact identification and processing, and other technical issues. Chapters 4-10 discuss the analysis of examination results, including sleep staging, analysis of electroencephalographic arousal responses, sleep breathing events, and analysis of periodic limb movements during sleep. Chapters 11-13 introduce related special examination techniques, such as multiple sleep latency tests and CPAP pressure titration. Chapter 14 covers topics such as sleep laboratory construction and patient education. The content is advanced, in-depth, and practical, making it a valuable reference for clinicians working in sleep medicine, as well as neurologists, pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, outpatient physicians, and health care providers.