Electrode Application

Video Training Program

One of the basic principles of any type of data collection is:

Quality input = Quality output

Despite all the ongoing advances in sleep recording technology, the attachment of electrodes and sensors to the patient remains the weakest link within the entire chain of connections between the input and output of polysomnographic data. In fact, most recording artifacts and loss of data are directly attributed to problems with the electrode and sensor application.

Our Electrode Application videocassette program offers a simple solution to these problems. Based on proven techniques, this program will take you step-by-step through the electrode application process, providing specific strategies for obtaining clean, artifact-free recordings on a consistent basis. This program is an absolute must for anyone performing overnight polysomnography testing, and a valuable quality assurance tool for your entire laboratory staff.

Topics include:

• Preparing a patient for an overnight sleep recording
• Head measurement for EEG electrode placement
• Collodion application technique
• Facial electrode application using double-sided collars and paper tape
• Proper placement of EOG and chin EMG electrodes
• Application of ECG electrodes
• Application of piezo-crystal bands, thermocouple and oximeter probe
• Electrode impedance measurements
• Helpful tips for obtaining accurate, trouble-free sleep recordings

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