Principles and practice of pediatric sleep medicine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sheldon, Stephen H., author.

Contributor:

ScienceDirect (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sleep disorders in children.

Children--Sleep.

Children.

Sleep Wake Disorders--diagnosis.

Sleep Wake Disorders--therapy.

Child.

Sleep--physiology.

Medical Subjects:

Sleep Wake Disorders--diagnosis.

Sleep Wake Disorders--therapy.

Child.

Sleep--physiology.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition / Stephen H. Sheldon, Meir H. Kryger, Richard Ferber, David Gozal.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Saunders, 2014.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, 2nd Edition, written by preeminent sleep medicine experts Drs. Sheldon, Kryger, Ferber, and Gozal, is the most comprehensive source for diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in children. Newly updated and now in full color throughout, this medical reference book is internationally recognized as the definitive resource for any health practitioner who treats children, providing absolute guidance on virtually all of the sleep-associated problems encountered in pediatric patients. Organized format separates coverage into Normal and Abnormal sleep for quick access to the key information you need. Abundantly referenced chapters help you to investigate topics further. Equips you with a complete understanding of both medical and psychiatric sleep disorders.

Contents:

The Function, Phylogeny and Ontogeny of Sleep

History of Pediatric Sleep Medicine

Development of Sleep in Infants and Children

Chronobiology

Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment

Sleep during Adolescence

Pharmacology of Sleep

Promoting Healthy Sleep Practices

Sleep History and Differential Diagnosis

Sleep and Colic

Sleep and Gastroesophageal Reflux

Sleep and Pain

Sleep Related Enuresis

Bedtime Problems and Night Wakings

Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity, and Sleep Disorders

Sleep and Its Disturbances in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity

Narcolepsy

Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Kleine-Levin Syndrome and Recurrent Hypersomnias

Post-Traumatic and Post-Neurosurgical Hypersomnia

Medication-Related Hypersomnia

Respiratory Physiology and Pathophysiology During Sleep

Apnea of Prematurity

Apparent Life Threatening Events (ALTE)

Primary Snoring

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Pathophysiology and Clinical Characteristics

Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Cognitive and Behavioral Consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Cardiovascular Consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Metabolic Consequences of Sleep Disordered Breathing

Treatment Options in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The Otolaryngologist Approach to Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Sleep Disorder Breathing: A Dental Perspective

Non-Invasive Positive Airway Pressure Treatment

Novel Pharmacological Approaches for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome

Rapid-Onset Obesity with Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation, and Autonomic Dysregulation (ROHHAD)

Disorders of Arousal

REM Behavior Disorder

Other Parasomnias

Sleep-Related Movement Disorders

Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Leg Movements and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Epilepsy

Neoplasms and Sleep: Impact and Implications

Sleep in Psychiatric Disorders

Evaluation of Sleep in Cancer

Sleep and School Start Times

Polysomnography and MSLT.

Notes:

Previous edition: 2005.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781455703180

1455703184

OCLC:

871067950

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.