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Issue: Vol. 70 No. 74 (2025): Số tiếng Anh
Section: Articles
DOI: 10.60137/tmhvn.v70i74.242
Date Published: 31/12/2025
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Hoang, N. P., Pham, V. H., Nguyen, B. H., Nguyen, T. T. T., Nguyen, D. K., Phan, T. H., Le, T. M. H., & Pham, T. H. (2025). THE ROLE OF THE TECHNICIAN IN POLYPHYSIOLOGY: FROM LITERATURE REVIEW TO CASE STUDY. Vietnam Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 70(74), 29-34. https://doi.org/10.60137/tmhvn.v70i74.242

THE ROLE OF THE TECHNICIAN IN POLYPHYSIOLOGY: FROM LITERATURE REVIEW TO CASE STUDY

Ngoc Phuong Hoang1, , Van Hiep Pham1, Bich Huong Nguyen1, Thi Thanh Tra Nguyen1, Du Khanh Nguyen1, Thi Hoai Phan1, Tu Minh Hoang Le1, Thi Hang Pham1
1 National Otorhinolaryngology Hospital of Vietnam

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Abstract

Objective: To present in detail the results of polysomnography in a patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea, thereby highlighting the central role of the polysomnographer. Method: Case study. Results: The polysomnography was performed successfully thanks to the adherence to standard procedures and the professional skills of the polysomnographer. The results provided clear quantitative evidence of the severity of OSA and hypoxemia. These results are a direct product of the technician's accurate data collection and processing, demonstrating their essential and irreplaceable role in the effective diagnosis of sleep disorders using polysomnography. Conclusion: The technician is responsible for preparing and connecting the electrodes and sensors to the patient correctly, ensuring the quality of the collected data. Emphasizing the indispensable role of nursing in patient classification.

Keywords

Technician role, polysomnography, sleep apnea syndrome

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