Synopsis of Subject: This subject will review core AAST Technical Guidelines for performing the overnight polysomnographic procedure. The first will be Patient Assessment and Vital Signs Measurements, which will outline the observation and monitoring of physical signs and symptoms of a sleep patient, general behavior, physical responses and vital sign measurements. The second is Standard Polysomnogram, which will outline the standards of care while performing a sleep study in a sleep facility using an array of medical equipment that simultaneously recorded on a multi-channel digital system. It will review the indications for performing sleep studies, the electrode application requirements, importance of calibrations and patient safety items, such as infection control and handling emergencies.
Student Will Learn to Do: How to take vital signs and properly document the information as well as recognize normal parameters from abnormal parameters. The technologist will also learn the standard protocol on how to perform a sleep study.
