Oxford Handbook of Sleep Medicine [Paperback]

This handbook provides a comprehensive, practical guide to clinicians of all backgrounds for the diagnosis of treatment of sleep disorders, and their relevance to their own clinical field. It is useful for day-to-day practice and as an introduction to specialist training in clinical sleep medicine.TheOxford Handbook of Sleep Medicineprovides a comprehensive, practical guide to clinicians of all backgrounds for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders across clinical specialties. Sleep medicine is encountered in almost every field of medicine yet clinical training and practical guidance is often difficult to find. This handbook is essential for all clinicians seeking a clear and concise quick-reference guide to sleep disorders in their day-to-day practice, from the GP to specialists in respiratory medicine, psychiatry, neurology and surgery. It will also provide an excellent resource for those pursuing specialist training in clinical sleep medicine.This handbook is written from a practical perspective, to guide clinical practice, rather than providing simply theoretical knowledge. It provides guidance from experienced clinicians across a range of specialties to provide a truly comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to sleep medicine. This handbook covers the full range of sleep disorders, from insomnia to very rare movement disorders, to ensure the reader has quick access to the right information whenever they need it.1. The Neurobiological Basis of Sleep,Ivana Rosenzweig2. General Approach to Sleep Disorders,Rexford Muza3. Diagnostic Tests in Sleep Medicine,Se?n E Higgins4. Clinical Aspects of Insomnia,Hugh Selsick, David O'Regan5. Psychological Therapies for Insomnia,David O'Regan6. Medical Management of Insomnia,Hugh Selsick7. Sleep Disordered Breathing,Joerg Steier, Brian Kent8. Sleep Disordered Breathing and its Associations,Brian Kent9. Medical Approaches to the Management l#½