The course aims to teach neurophysiological techniques in the Polysomnography laboratory. It constitutes the first step in the knowledge that a health care practitioner (TNFP) must have in order for the applied technique to be correctly set up.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of electrological physics, anatomy and physiology of the Central Nervous System is required. Knowledge of routine and special electroencephalographic techniques (laboratory and offline EEG monitoring) is also necessary.
Teaching Methods
The course is divided into a series of lectures. The teaching activity is accompanied by a series of exercises / lessons in which students will explore, under the guidance of the tutor, topics covered during the course.
Assessment Methods
Oral exam aimed at ascertaining the skills acquired. The student must demonstrate not only to know the correct techniques, but to be able to interpret the results obtained and correctly communicate the evidences found.
Texts
Students will be provided with material and indications on texts to consult.
Contents
Structure and instrumentation of the polysomnography laboratory Sensors and transducers for recording electrophysiological signals The polygraphic parameters The stages of sleep Sleep and breath Polysomnographic tests for the study of vigilance disorders (MSLT - MWT) Polysomnographic systems Nocturnal polysomnographic recording Polysomnographic monitoring for the study of sleep disorders Pulmonary ventilators (CPAP - BiPAP)
