Book DescriptionOn average people spend one third of their lifetime sleeping. An understanding of... ещё
Содержание
Количество страниц, Год издания, ISBN, язык, От автора
Количество страниц
325
Год издания
2005
ISBN
1405123931
язык
Английский
От автора
Book DescriptionOn average people spend one third of their lifetime sleeping. An understanding of the physiology and pathophysiological changes that take place during this time is, therefore, essential to the medical care of patients. Sleep disorders canarise from a variety of causes including respiratory, psychiatric and neurological conditions, as well as pain and lifestyle changes. Consequently, they present to a wide range of clinicians who require an overview of their diagnosis and treatment. The book is divided into three sections. The first group of chapters consider the fundamentals of sleep, the effects of drugs on sleep and how to assess sleep complaints. The main body of the book consists of chapters on individual sleep disorders. Each ofthese has a structured approach, outlining both assessment and treatment. Insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, awareness during sleep and behavioural abnormalities are covered. The final chapters deal with the important respiratory consequences of upper airway dysfunction, changes in the control of breathing during sleep and the social implications of sleep problems. There will be a major revision on the chapter on the physiological basis of sleep and medicine in view of advances in the understanding of the neurochemistry, and philosophy of sleep. The chapter on insomnia will be expanded to take into account the approach in primary care, self-help techniques for patients and advances in behavioural and psychological treatments. In addition, there willbe greater coverage of the social effects of daytime sleepiness, particularly road traffic accidents and a major review of narcolepsy in view of the latest knowledge of genetic and chemical underlying abnormalities. FEATURES: Essential practical manual for those encountering patients with sleep disordersRevised and expanded sections on insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and new drugsNew information on medical complications of sleep apnoeas and guidance on investigations and treatmentsKey points to highlight clinical features of the different sleep-related diseases