Essentials Of Polysomnography Text Testprep Pocket Guide And Flashcards Pkg

This bundle includes the text Essentials of Polysomnography, Second Edition as well as the Sleep Technician's Pocket Guide and The Sleep Technician's Flashcards. The Textbook Essentials of Polysomnography, Second Edition is a 386-page, full color text designed specifically for sleep technicians and professionals. The new compact design and layout includes the same amount of content from the First Edition, with updated content and images. This textbook is written by William H. Spriggs, a certified sleep technician, and is used in hospitals, sleep labs, physician offices, and colleges and universities around the world. The Second Edition is ideal for training new sleep technicians, and students interested in studying polysomnography, as well as physicians, sleep lab managers, DME reps, and sleep lab front office staff members. The Second Edition is also a great reference and study tool to help prepare for the RPSGT and CPSGT certification exams. The new edition's content and questions reflect the new ICSD-3 classifications, AASM Rules and address the BRPT new exam blueprints as well as the revised AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events released in July 2013, content includes: An overview of normal sleep and the history of sleep disorders Patient education and the patient flow process Life as a Sleep Technician Patient Hookup Procedures Polysomnography overview and interpretation Pediatric sleep medicine Hundreds of sample epochs depicting sleep stages, artifacts, and events New chapters/topics in the Second Edition include: Medical and Neurological effects on sleep Effects of Medicine on Sleep Additional coverage and review questions on Data Storage and Archiving More in-depth coverage of Pediatrics, including pediatric scoring information Updated, as well as more, coverage on ECG All content is updated to reflect the ICSD-3, AASM, and BRPT changes The Pocket Guide The Sleep Technician's Pocket Guide, Second Edition contains all the information sleep technicians need at their fingertips while in the sleep lab--patient hookup, artifacts/troubleshooting, scoring, EKG rhythms, procedures and protocol, drugs and medications, and other basic information for quick reference. Each section is color-coded for fast reference. This handy pocket-sized reference guide, created specifically for Sleep Technicians, offers just the right amount of information to help guide actions in the lab. The Pocket Guide is also a great reference and study tool to help prepare for the RPSGT and CPSGT certification exams. Pages are waterproof and stain-proof! All content is updated to reflect the ICSD-3, AASM, and BRPT changes.? The Flashcards The Sleep Technician's Flashcards, Second Edition are designed to test and reinforce students' knowledge base to prepare for the CPSGT and RPSGT board exams. This convenient study aid allows students to quiz themselves throughout their busy day. With 275 cards, these flashcards will help students maximize their comprehension of polysomnography and prepare them for their Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT) and Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Examinations. All content is updated to reflect the ICSD-3, AASM, and BRPT changes.

Essentials Of Polysomnography, Second Edition Is A 386-Page Full Color Text Designed Specifically For Sleep Technicians And Professionals. The New Compact Design And Layout Includes The Same Amount Of Content From The First Edition, With Updated Content And Images. This Textbook Is Written By William H. Spriggs, A Certified Sleep Technician, And Is Used In Hospitals, Sleep Labs, Physician Offices, And Colleges And Universities Around The World. The Second Edition Is Ideal For Training New Sleep Technicians, And Students Interested In Studying Polysomnography, As Well As Physicians, Sleep Lab Managers, DME Reps, And Sleep Lab Front Office Staff Members. The New Edition's Content And Questions Reflect The New ICSD-3 Classifications, AASM Rules And Address The BRPT New Exam Blueprints As Well As The Revised AASM Manual For The Scoring Of Sleep And Associated Events Released In July 2013, Content Includes: An Overview Of Normal Sleep And The History Of Sleep Disorders Patient Education And The Patient Flow Process Life As A Sleep Technician Patient Hookup Procedures Polysomnography Overview And Interpretation Pediatric Sleep Medicine Hundreds Of Sample Epochs Depicting Sleep Stages, Artifacts, And Events New Chapters/Topics In The Second Edition Include: Medical And Neurological Effects On Sleep Effects Of Medicine On Sleep Updated, As Well As More, Coverage On ECG All Content Is Updated To Reflect The ICSD-3, AASM, And BRPT Changes

Essentials of Polysomnography, Third Edition is a full color text designed specifically for sleep technicians and professionals. This is an excellent tool for training new sleep technicians or preparing for the RPSGT and CPSGT certification exams

***Includes Practice Test Questions*** RPSGT Exam Secrets helps you ace the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Examination without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive RPSGT Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. RPSGT Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to RPSGT Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive Content review including: Montage, Electroencephalogram, Face Electrodes, Anterior Tibialis Electromyogram, Pulse Oximetry, Chronic Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Alveolar Hypoventilation Syndrome, Circadian Rhythm Sleep, Restless Legs Syndrome, Nightmare Disorder, Sleepwalking Disorder, Parasomnias, Alzheimer's Disease, Pediatrics, Presleep Questionnaire, Kinesthetic, Bloom's Taxonomy, Knowles' Theory of Andragogy, Cognitive Impairment, Visual Impairment, Calibrating Equipment, Stanford Sleepiness Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, Cardioballistic, Wakefulness Test, Wrist Actigraphy, Infant Polysomnograms, Neuromuscular Disorders, Spinal Cord Injury, Myelomeningocele, Spina Bifida, Noninvasive Ventilation, and much more...

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.

The Ultimate Review Guide for the CRT, RRT, and CSE Exams! Continuous Up-to-date NBRC Examination Guidelines and Correlations on Companion Website Comprehensive Respiratory Therapy Exam Preparation Guide, Second Edition is a comprehensive study guide for respiratory therapy students and graduates of accredited respiratory therapy education programs who are seeking to take the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing exams from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Comprehensive Respiratory Therapy Exam Preparation Guide, Second Edition is reflective of the current CRT, RRT, and CSE exam matrix and authored by experts who take the credentialing exam annually, so you can be confident that the content and format of this guide is current! Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Fundamentals of Sleep Technology Workbook will be a companion title to Fundamentals of Sleep Technology, 2e, and will serve to reinforce and facilitate the reader's comprehension of material learned in the main text. The workbook, like the main text, will be an official text of the American Association of Sleep Technologists. The primary audiences for this text are sleep technologists and those currently enrolled in sleep technology programs.