Polysomnographic Technologists Resources
Explore selected sleep-medicine publications indexed in PubMed. PubMed is maintained by NIH’s National Library of Medicine; indexing does not mean NIH conducted or endorsed a study. Full-text availability varies.
Descriptions are reading-focus summaries. A publication is not a substitute for current clinical guidance; for treatment decisions, consult current guidelines and device labeling.
20 resources
2012Guideline / ConsensusTesting & Scoring, Apnea & Breathing
Foundational discussion of apnea, hypopnea, RERA, hypoventilation and Cheyne–Stokes scoring.
Historical foundation — consult current manual.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2023ReviewApnea & Breathing
Illustrated discussion of airflow shape, respiratory effort and other clues used to distinguish hypopnea mechanisms.
Free full text.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2016Clinical TrialApnea & Breathing
Randomized trial examining cardiovascular outcomes with CPAP in adults with OSA and established cardiovascular disease.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2014Cohort StudyApnea & Breathing
Prospective study of upper-airway stimulation in selected patients who had difficulty accepting or adhering to CPAP.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2024Clinical TrialApnea & Breathing
Trials evaluating tirzepatide in adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2015Clinical TrialApnea & Breathing
Landmark trial examining ASV outcomes and safety in heart failure with predominantly central sleep apnea.
One trial alone does not determine ASV suitability for every patient or device.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2024Clinical TrialApnea & Breathing
Trial evaluating ASV in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and sleep-disordered breathing.
One trial alone does not determine ASV suitability for every patient or device.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2016Clinical TrialApnea & Breathing
Randomized trial of transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation for central sleep apnea.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Related reading
2021ReviewApnea & Breathing
Physiologic mechanisms and clinical discussion of central events emerging during treatment.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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2025Guideline / ConsensusApnea & Breathing
Evidence-based recommendations for adult central sleep apnea treatment.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2015Systematic Review / Meta-analysisInsomnia
Pooled evidence examining cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2019Clinical TrialInsomnia, Apnea & Breathing
Trial examining insomnia treatment before CPAP and subsequent treatment acceptance and use.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2022Clinical TrialInsomnia
Trials examining nighttime sleep measures and daytime symptoms in insomnia disorder.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2013Clinical TrialNarcolepsy & Sleepiness
Randomized comparison examining excessive daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2019Clinical TrialNarcolepsy & Sleepiness
Trial using wakefulness testing and subjective sleepiness measures in narcolepsy.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2025Clinical TrialNarcolepsy & Sleepiness
Phase 2 trial of an oral orexin receptor 2-selective agonist.
Approval status cannot be inferred from this publication.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2021Guideline / ConsensusTesting & Scoring, Narcolepsy & Sleepiness
Adult test preparation, performance and interpretation guidance for MSLT and MWT.
Adult protocols.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2014Clinical TrialMovement Disorders
Trial comparing RLS treatment outcomes and augmentation.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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2025Guideline / ConsensusMovement Disorders
Evidence-based recommendations for restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2023Guideline / ConsensusMovement Disorders
Clinical guidance for REM sleep behavior disorder.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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