This clinically focused, practical reference is a complete guide to diagnosing
and treating sleep disorders. The opening sections explain basic definitions,
sleep monitoring, and normal human sleep. A clinical presentations section
details how to approach diagnosis based upon patients' complaints, as well as
unique features of the child, adolescent, or older adult with sleep problems.
Subsequent sections address specific sleep disorders and sleep disorders in
patients with other medical and psychiatric conditions.
Chapters have been critically edited by experts from multiple specialties,
follow a standardized template, and include bulleted lists, tables, and
clinical pearls. Appendices include information on polysomnography, sleep
questionnaires, and starting a sleep disorders facility.