Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
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An epoch is a form of sleep study which is also known as polysomnogram. It involves recording time measurements during sleep and different phases of sleep. The epoch can be studied by using various multiple physiological variables.
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