Primary Care Sleep Medicine

A Practical Guide
1. Auflage. Softcover version of original hardcover Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-1-61737-871-3
Verlag: Humana Press

Buch, Englisch, 336 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 612 g

Reihe: Current Clinical Practice

This book provides a state-of-the-art, comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. It details evidence-based practice recommendations using parameters primarily developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The book offers a thorough and extensive board review for specialization in sleep medicine and supports primary care clinicians in appropriately using sleep diagnostic testing results in clinical practice.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pagel, J F

Pandi-Perumal, S R

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Schlafmedizin & Schlafforschung
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Innere Medizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Sleep Disorders in Primary Care.- Epidemiology of Sleep.- Assessment of Insomnia.- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approaches for Insomnia.- Pharmacological Treatment of Insomnia.- Determinants and Measurements of Daytime Sleepiness.- Central Sleep Apnea.- Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome.- Evidence and Mechanisms Linking Obstructive Sleep Apnea to Cardiovascular Disease.- Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome.- Oral Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Medicolegal Aspects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome.- Overview of the Treatment of Obesity.- Sleep in Patients With Pulmonary Disease.- Pediatric Sleep I.- Pediatric Sleep II.- Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Women.- Parasomnias in Adults.- Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Narcolepsy.- Mental Disorders Associated With Disturbed Sleep.- Sleep and the Esophagus.- Circadian Rhythm Disorders.- Bruxism.- Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movements.- to Polysomnography.- Portable Monitoring.- Correct CPT Coding, Billing, and Documentation in Sleep Medicine.