Applied Polysomnography for Sleep Technicians by Nathaniel R. Slade MD

Most sleep technicians enter the field with solid hands-on training but no single resource that unifies AASM scoring rules, instrumentation physics, clinical disorder management, and RPSGT board preparation into one cohesive framework. Fragmented study materials force candidates to cross-reference five different sources for a single concept — and that gap has cost qualified technicians their certification on exam day. Applied Polysomnography for Sleep Technicians closes that gap. Written by a credentialed RPSGT with clinical and educational experience, this 2026 edition delivers 25 structured chapters covering every domain tested on the BRPT examination and encountered in the clinical laboratory. AASM Sleep Staging Rules — Complete epoch-by-epoch rules for N1, N2, N3, REM, and Wake, with adjudication strategies for ambiguous epochs. Respiratory Event Scoring — Apneas, hypopneas, RERAs, Cheyne-Stokes respiration, and hypoventilation with AASM recommended and acceptable criteria. PSG Instrumentation — Amplifier physics, filter effects, 10-20 electrode placement, EOG/EMG mechanics, RIP calibration, oximetry, and CO2 monitoring. Sleep Disorders — OSA, CSA, insomnia, narcolepsy, RBD, RLS/PLMD, parasomnias, pediatric PSG, and PAP titration protocols. MSLT and MWT — Protocol requirements, SOREMP identification, mean sleep latency calculation, and common diagnostic confounders. Certification Preparation — RPSGT exam blueprint, high-yield topic mapping, test-taking strategies, and CEC renewal planning. Every chapter includes clinical pearls, scored vignettes, reference tables, and two full-color anatomical figures — 50 original medical illustrations in total — built from detailed anatomical prompts designed for maximum label accuracy. Each chapter closes with a key-points summary and a bridge connecting core concepts across the full arc of the book. Purchasers gain access to a companion video course of 50+ curated YouTube lectures, organized by chapter and accessible via the QR code printed on the final page. Scan it to launch an organized library of expert lectures on PSG technique, AASM scoring, PAP therapy, sleep neuroscience, and RPSGT exam preparation — fully free, with no subscription required. Whether you are preparing to sit for the RPSGT examination, training a new cohort of technologists, or updating your clinical reference library, Applied Polysomnography for Sleep Technicians, 2026 Edition is the complete professional resource the field has needed.