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Sleep Technology (RPSGT)

49 lessons · 413 glossary terms · 712 practice questions — Covers Patient Preparation, EEG and PSG Instrumentation and Scoring and Data Processing, and 7 more chapters.

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Patient Preparation1 lesson

  1. Patient Preparation, Screening, and Study Orientation

EEG and PSG Instrumentation4 lessons

  1. The International 10-20 System and Sleep Montage Landmarks
  2. PSG Sensor Placement and Signal Acquisition
  3. Instrumentation, Amplifiers, Filters, Sampling, and Digital Signals
  4. Calibration, Artifacts, Troubleshooting, and Data Quality

Scoring and Data Processing6 lessons

  1. Adult Sleep Staging
  2. Pediatric and Infant Sleep Staging
  3. Respiratory Event Scoring
  4. Movement Event Scoring
  5. Arousal and Cardiac Event Scoring
  6. PSG Report Generation and Sleep Calculations

Sleep Physiology and Clinical Knowledge3 lessons

  1. Sleep Physiology, Circadian Biology, and Sleep Architecture
  2. Sleep-Wake Disorders and ICSD Classification Concepts
  3. Medical Conditions Affecting Sleep and Sleep Testing

Safety and Patient Support1 lesson

  1. Safety, Emergencies, Infection Prevention, and Patient Support

PAP and Therapeutic Intervention5 lessons

  1. PAP Therapy Fundamentals
  2. CPAP and BPAP Titration Concepts
  3. Advanced PAP, Supplemental Oxygen, and Complex Ventilatory Support Concepts
  4. Interfaces, Leak, Humidification, Comfort, and Adherence Support
  5. Alternative and Non-PAP Therapy Concepts

Specialized Sleep Testing3 lessons

  1. Multiple Sleep Latency Test
  2. Maintenance of Wakefulness Test
  3. Out-of-Center Sleep Testing and Home Sleep Apnea Testing

PAP Titration (book)12 lessons

  1. PAP Titration Foundations
  2. CPAP
  3. APAP
  4. Bilevel PAP and BPAP
  5. BPAP-ST and Backup Rate
  6. Adaptive Servo-Ventilation
  7. Why Pressure Is Increased, Decreased, or Left Alone
  8. Choosing and Changing PAP Modes
  9. Masks, Interfaces, Leak, and Comfort
  10. Titration Troubleshooting and Safety
  11. Adult, Pediatric, and Special Considerations
  12. High-Yield Back Matter

Oxygen & Alternative Sleep Therapies (book)13 lessons

  1. Understanding the Treatment Landscape
  2. Oxygenation, Ventilation, and Gas Exchange
  3. Supplemental Oxygen Equipment and Monitoring
  4. Oxygen Indications, Precautions, and Contraindications
  5. Oxygen Titration During a Sleep Study
  6. Oxygen Used with PAP Therapy
  7. Hypoventilation and Carbon-Dioxide Monitoring
  8. Oxygen Safety and Emergency Response
  9. Oral-Appliance Therapy
  10. Positional Therapy
  11. Surgical and Implantable Treatment Options
  12. Choosing the Appropriate Therapy
  13. High-Yield Back Matter

High-yield review1 lesson

  1. RPSGT — High-Yield Review