Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024
(a) Registered
polysomnographic technologists shall monitor and record physiologic data during
the evaluation of sleep-related disorders only in a diagnostic laboratory or
research setting for the tasks described in paragraph (b) below.
(b) Registered polysomnographic technologists
shall monitor and record physiologic data using the following tasks under the
direct or indirect supervision of a New Hampshire licensed physician:
(1) Supplemental oxygen therapy, less than 10
liters per minute utilizing nasal cannula, positive airway pressure (PAP), or
bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) during a polysomnogram;
(2) Capnography or other measures of carbon
dioxide during a polysomnogram;
(3)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
(4)
Pulse oximetry;
(5)
Gastroesophageal pH monitoring;
(6)
Esophageal pressure monitoring;
(7)
Sleep staging, including surface electroencephalography, surface
electrooculography, and surface submental electromyography;
(8) Surface electromyography;
(9) Electrocardiography;
(10) Respiratory effort monitoring, including
thoracic and abdominal movement;
(11) Plethysmography blood flow;
(12) Snore monitoring;
(13) Audio or video monitoring of movement
and behavior during sleep;
(14)
Nasal and oral airflow monitoring;
(15) Body temperature monitoring;
(16) Monitoring the effects that a mask or
oral appliance used to treat sleep disorders has on sleep patterns; provided
that the mask or oral appliance does not extend into the trachea or attach to
an artificial airway;
(17)
Observing and monitoring physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, and
general physical response to polysomnographic evaluation and determining
whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of a treatment regimen is
warranted;
(18) Analyzing and
scoring data collected during the monitoring described in subparagraph (17) for
the purpose of assisting a licensed physician in the diagnosis and treatment of
sleep and wake disorders which result from developmental defects, the aging
process, physical injury, disease, or actual or anticipated somatic
dysfunction;
(19) Implementing a
written or verbal order from a licensed physician in a sleep lab or sleep
center which requires the practice of polysomnography; and
(20) Educating and training a patient
regarding the treatment regimen which assists the patient in improving the
patient's sleep.
The amended
version of this section by
New
Hampshire Register Volume 35, Number 45, eff.
10/10/2015 is not yet
available.
The amended
version of this section by
New
Hampshire Register Volume 36, Number 45, eff.10/14/2016 is not yet
available.
