NEUROLOGY

An Overview of Polysomnographic Technique

Oct 7, 2017 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on An Overview of Polysomnographic Technique

Recommendations for filter settings and sensitivity for various physiologic parameters Channela Low-frequency filter (Hz) Time constant (s) High-frequency filter (Hz) Sensitivity EEG 0.3 0.4 35 50 (µV/cm) EOG 0.3 0.4…

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Physiological Changes of Sleep

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Parameters Wakefulness NREM sleep REM sleep Respiratory rate Normal Decreases Variable, apnea may occur Minute ventilation Normal Decreases Decreases further Alveolar ventilation Normal Decreases Decreases further PaCO2 Normal Increases slightly…

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Motor Control and Dyscontrol in Sleep

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Fig. 39.1 a Showing schematically the principal relationships between cerebellum and other components of the motor system. PMC Premotor cortex, SMA Supplementary motor area, MC Motor cortex, SC Somesthetic cortex, SPL…

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Sleep and Epilepsy

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Fig. 44.1 Interictal, primarily generalized epileptiform discharges (4- to 5-Hz spike-and-wave and multiple spike-and-wave discharges) seen synchronously and symmetrically with frontal dominance of amplitude in a patient with generalized tonic-clonic seizures….

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Evaluation and Monitoring of Respiratory Function

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Fig. 20.1 This figure obtained from Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine with permission 2003 Oct; 70(10):866, 868, 871–873 The flow-volume loop is another aspect of data generated from spirometry characterized by…

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Neurotransmitters, Neurochemistry, and the Clinical Pharmacology of Sleep

Oct 7, 2017 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Neurotransmitters, Neurochemistry, and the Clinical Pharmacology of Sleep

Classification Pharmacological agent (brand name(s)) Amphetamine derivatives Amphetamine mixed salt (Adderall), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Dextroamphet, Dextrostat, ProCentra), methamphetamine (Desoxyn), lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), benzphetamine (Didrex), methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Methylin, Quillivant) DA precursor…

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