Hypoventilation Syndromes
Hypoventilation Syndromes Joyce M. Black LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Discuss the physiology of normal ventilation and respiration. 2. Describe sleep-disordered…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Elise A. Maher Lawrence J. Epstein LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. List the symptoms, risk factors, and associated…
Central Sleep Apnea
Central Sleep Apnea Laura A. Linley LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe the clinical presentation of central sleep apnea (CSA). 2….
Sleep Across the Life Cycle
Sleep Across the Life Cycle Debra A. Guerrero LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Define sleep. 2. Describe characteristic aspects of normal…
General Human Physiology for the Sleep Technologist
General Human Physiology for the Sleep Technologist Regina Patrick LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Have a basic understanding of human anatomy…
Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology Michael R. Furgason LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe normal cardiac anatomy and explain the functions of…
Oxygen and Gas Exchange in the Body
Oxygen and Gas Exchange in the Body Stephen Tarnoczy LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe the basic exchange of gases within…
Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology
Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology David F. Wolfe LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Identify the anatomic name and location of each portion…
Sleep Deprivation
Sleep Deprivation Lisa M. Bond LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. State the recommended sleep requirements for all age groups. 2. Describe…
