Instrumentation and electrode placement.
The field of sleep diagnostics and polysomnography has increased significantly in the past 2 decades, and the need for expertly trained and qualified technologists has never been greater. This article instructs the therapist in the importance of proper patient hookup, reviews the 10-20 international system of electrode placement, considers accurate placement of electrodes and sensors, and discusses the use of various instrumentation.
Munday
James A
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Sleep Disorders Center, HealthOne Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO 80110, USA. James.munday@healthonecares.com
D004566:Electrodes; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004585:Electrooculography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D017286:Polysomnography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*