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Sleep deprivation is a major problem these days and leads to all sorts of adverse effects in our waking life. The fast track life of today, where everyone is concerned about getting to the top, means that most ambitious people are ready to put their bodies through the grinder to be successful.

However, sleep is important and inevitable - after all, even Napoleon couldn't manage to hold it off for more than a few days in spite of trying quite hard! If you're having a hard time sleeping, here is some quirky advice in the form of the sleeping habits of genius inventors and thinkers - maybe this will give you the inspiration you need to create a sleeping routine that works for you!
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1. Albert Einstein

Einstein's name is synonymous with genius in many people's minds. The Nobel Prize winning theoretical physicist is noted for providing us with the theory of general relativity, and most of us will have seen his portraits in classrooms and labs throughout our educational career. Einstein is said to have slept punctually for 10 hours each night, which is considerably more than the average sleep duration - added to this were daytime naps. All this points towards is that the personification of genius was also the personification of liberal sleep!

2. Nikola Tesla

This genius may have escaped your notice, but if there is someone who deserves recognition for their practical contributions - it is him. A pioneer in electrical engineering, inventor and eccentric legend, Tesla is the guy responsible for the development of AC electricity (the power which runs through your home), as well as a vast array of revolutionary concepts.

He has close to three hundred patents and theorized creations pertaining to the field of electrical engineering which include a globally operable wireless energy transmitter as well as an infamous 'Death' Ray (also called the 'Peace' Ray by some).

Tesla's sleeping habits were just as odd as the rest of his practices - he slept for no more than a couple of hours each night! But he made up for those with regular day naps which, in his own words, 'recharged his batteries'! As a child, Tesla used to suffer from nightmares because of how he could visualize things in his mind in three dimensions, which is probably why his sleeping periods were so brief.

3. Leonardo Da Vinci

If you've heard of the Mona Lisa, you've also probably heard of its painter - the famous polymath and artist, Leonard da Vinci - one of the most talented individuals in history and a leading name in the Renaissance. The polyphasic sleep process he observed is called the 'The Da Vinci Sleep Schedule' and it involved him sleeping for brief periods - between 20 minutes and two hours per session. He slept like this multiple times during the day so that it totaled to about 5 hours in every 24.

The advantage of these broken sleeping sessions was that Da Vinci didn't have to commit to a regular period of inactivity. It also let him micro-manage his energy instead of suffering from a drop in productivity every day at the same time. This kind of sleeping routine is also called the 'Uberman' sleep schedule and may not be suited to most people - then again, most people aren't Da Vinci!

Here is a video on some results people are having with the Uberman sleep schedule:
You may want to read: The Uberman Sleep Cycle
4. Charles Dickens

Dickens was a famous insomniac, and had some truly strange sleeping habits to deal with this sleeping disorder. For starters, he always had his bed facing north and even took a compass with him wherever he went to make sure that this was the case. Secondly, he would sometimes walk the streets of London after lying down and trying to sleep - and these forays would occasionally turn into epic adventures. On one such pedestrian journey, Dickens ended up in his country house near Rochester, after travelling for 30 miles from his home in Tavistock Square! Like other insomniacs, only the rising sun would compel Dickens to finally drift off to sleep.

5. Ludwig van Beethoven

The renowned musical composer, Beethoven, was a complex personality with a prolific output. He suffered from a number of health issues, but in spite of all this, he had a surprisingly normal 10pm to 6am sleep routine. He may not have had any sleep deprivation issues, but he certainly aided countless insomniacs around the world in getting a good night's sleep by way of his somnambulant musical pieces.
You may be interested in: How Does the Sleep Cycle Determine Sleep Quality?

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The Strange Sleeping Habits of Five Great Geniuses - The Sleep Judge

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Sleep deprivation is a major problem these days and leads to all sorts of adverse effects in our waking life. The fast track life of today, where everyone is concerned about getting to the top, means that most ambitious people are ready to put their bodies through the grinder to be successful.

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What is sleep technology?

Sleep Technology, also called Polysomnographic Technology, is recognized as a separate and distinct allied health profession. Sleep technologists are trained in sleep technology and relevant aspects of sleep medicine. They assist in the evaluation and follow-up care of patients with sleep disorders as identified in the current International Classification of Sleep Disorders.

The scope of practice of sleep technologists enables them to work in sleep centers, laboratories for sleep related breathing disorders, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) settings, academic and industry research settings, home environments, and non-facility-based settings under the direction of the sleep specialist.

Who is a sleep technologist and what do sleep technologists do?

Sleep technologists assist sleep specialists in the clinical assessment, physiological monitoring and testing, diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep related disorders with the use of various diagnostic and therapeutic tools providing care to patients of all ages.

These tools include but are not limited to polysomnographs, positive airway pressure devices and accessory equipment, out of center sleep testing (OCST) devices, oximeters, capnographs, actigraphs, nocturnal oxygen, screening devices, and questionnaires.
There are three core parts of a sleep technologist's role:
1. Responsibility for a patient's care during sleep testing and follow-up education - The sleep technologist, technician and trainee are responsible for the care, comfort and safety of the patient. An understanding of the patient's sleep and other medical problems, including medications is essential. The technologist interacts with the patient throughout the evaluation to assure patient comfort and safety, and to promote patient understanding of and compliance with all procedures and treatment.

2. Communication - The practice of polysomnography requires interactions with numerous individuals including the patient, members of the patient's family, the sleep medicine physician, and other technologists and physicians. Proficient verbal and written communication skills are essential.

3. Management - The sleep technologist may perform other tasks and duties such as managing a sleep center or sleep medicine practice which includes patient scheduling; material and supply management; supervision of staff, students or ancillary personnel; training, educating, and professional development; development of policies and procedures; fiscal management and billing; preventative maintenance; and data management. Additional tasks may also include data collection, administrative report generation, maintaining compliance standards, employee review, documentation and process oversight.

What does it takes to become a sleep technologist?

You can become a practicing sleep technologist after you have been credentialed by the American Board of Sleep Medicine, or, if you are a respiratory therapist, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or the National Board for Respiratory Care. Becoming a sleep technologist requires engagement in various educational efforts, which include:

1. Completing a training and competency assessment by an experienced and registered technologist under the supervision of a sleep medicine physician is the minimum requirement for working independently.

2. Completing an accredited training program and certification is currently recommended.

3. Becoming certified and/or licensed based on your state's practice requirements.

4. Participating and accumulating continuing education credits (CECs) each year to advance personal excellence is strongly recommended along with participation in the education of other sleep technologists, technicians and trainees. (Here is how to get those credits easily and painlessly.)

5. Participating in self-assessment, quality assurance, and quality improvement initiatives of the sleep center.

What is the scope of practice of sleep technologists?

Sleep Technology, also called Polysomnographic Technology,is an allied health-care occupation that embraces a unique body of knowledge and methodological skills. Those who become sleep technologists are specially trained to perform polysomnography and other tests used by a physician to diagnose and treat sleep disorders.

Polysomnography includes the process of analyzing, monitoring, and recording physiologic data during sleep and wakefulness.

This includes providing polysomnography services that are safe, aseptic, preventive, and restorative, applying the use of techniques, equipment, and procedures involved in the evaluation of polysomnography for the treatment of sleep disorders that are offered during the staging, execution of and scoring of a sleep study. These procedures include, but are not limited to:

Implementation of a written or verbal order from a licensed physician that requires the practice of polysomnography, including Out of Center Sleep Testing (OCST)

Positive airway pressure titration on spontaneously breathing patients

Supplemental low flow oxygen therapy during polysomnogram (up to six (6) liters per minute)

Capnography during polysomnogram

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Pulse oximetry

pH probe placement and monitoring

Esophageal pressure

Sleep staging, including surface electroencephalography, surface electrooculography, and surface submental electromyography

Surface electromyography of arms and legs

Electrocardiography

Respiratory effort monitoring including thoracic and abdominal signals

Plethysmography blood flow

Nasal and oral airflow monitoring

Body temperature monitoring

Audio/video monitoring of movement and behavior during sleep

Monitoring positive airway pressure modalities used to treat sleep related breathing disorders, including the effect on sleep patterns, provided that the device does not extend into the trachea

Monitoring the effects on sleep patterns of an oral appliance that does not extend into the trachea and that is used to treat sleep apnea

Analyzing and scoring data that may be used by a licensed physician in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and wake disorders that result from developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury, disease, or actual or anticipated somatic dysfunction

Observing and monitoring physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to polysomnographic evaluation

Providing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to patients

Coordinating patient care and education

Therapy compliance

Educating patients and their caregivers

Tracking and management of disease state and outcomes

Promoting health and wellness

Who represents sleep technologists?

The American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) is a national membership organization that represents sleep technologists. There are many significant benefits and protections sleep technologists receive by joining the only national organization that solely represents sleep technologists. To learn more about becoming a member, read about the benefits of becoming one here.

Sleep technologists, how do you think your profession has changed over the years?

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What do Sleep Technologists do? A New Look Into The Scope of Practice

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Sleep Technology, also called Polysomnographic Technology, is recognized as a separate and distinct allied health profession. Sleep technologists are trained in sleep technology and relevant aspects of sleep medicine. They assist in the evaluation and follow-up care of patients with sleep disorders as identified in the current International Classification of Sleep Disorders.

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Russell Foster is a circadian neuroscientist: He studies the sleep cycles of the brain. And he asks: What do we know about sleep? Not a lot, it turns out, for something we do with one-third of our lives. In this talk, Foster shares three popular theories about why we sleep, busts some myths about how much sleep we need at different ages -- and hints at some bold new uses of sleep as a predictor of mental health.

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LBCC's Sleep Technology program is a comprehensive online certificate program designed for students looking to begin a career in sleep medicine. There's a didactic, learning portion, as well as a clinical, on-the-job training portion, in which students will be able to work in a sleep clinic located in Oregon.

Most of the course curriculum is housed online, but mandatory in-person labs are held during four weekends throughout the term. Application for the program is open each year between March and June.

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LBCC's Sleep Technology program is a comprehensive online certificate program designed for students looking to begin a career in sleep medicine. There's a didactic, learning portion, as well as a clinical, on-the-job training portion, in which students will be able to work in a sleep clinic located in Oregon.

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Shai Marcu: The benefits of a good night's sleep

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It's 4am, and the big test is in 8 hours. You've been studying for days, but you still don't feel ready. Should you drink another cup of coffee and spend the next few hours cramming? Or should you go to sleep?

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Registered Sleep Technologist, Career Video from drkit.org

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Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature’s best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this deep dive into the science of slumber, Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get sleep -- and the alarmingly bad things that happen when you don’t, for both your brain and body. Learn more about sleep’s impact on your learning, memory, immune system and even your genetic code -- as well as some helpful tips for getting some shut-eye.