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Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, 4th Edition (Principles & Practice of Sleep Medicine)




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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.8498
EAN: 9780721607979
Edition: 4
ISBN: 0721607977
Label: Saunders
Manufacturer: Saunders
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1552
Publication Date: March 08, 2005
Publisher: Saunders
Studio: Saunders



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Product Description:
This authoritative guide to sleep medicine is also available as an e-dition, book (ISBN: 1416003207) plus updated online reference!

The new edition of this definitive resource has been completely revised and updated to provide all of the latest scientific and clinical advances. Drs. Kryger, Roth, and Dementand over 170 international expertsdiscuss the most recent data, management guidelines, and treatments for a full range of sleep problems. Representing a wide variety of specialties, including pulmonary, neurology, psychiatry, cardiology, internal medicine, otolaryngology, and primary care, this "who's who" of experts delivers the most compelling, readable, and scientifically accurate source of sleep medicine available today.

  • Includes user-friendly synopses of important background information before all basic science chapters.
  • Provides expert coverage of narcolepsy * movement disorders * breathing disorders * gastrointestinal problems * neurological conditions * psychiatric disturbances * substance abuse * and more.


  • Discusses hot topics such as the genetic mechanisms of circadian rhythms * the relationship between obesity, hormones, and sleep apnea * sleep apnea and arterial hypertension * and more.
  • Includes a new section on Cardiovascular Disorders that examines the links between sleep breathing disorders and cardiovascular abnormalities, as well as the use of sleep related therapies for congestive heart failure.
  • Provides a new section on Women's Health and Sleep Disorders that includes information on the effects of hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause on sleep.
  • Features the fresh perspectives of 4 new section editors.
  • Employs a more consistent chapter organization for better readability and easier navigation.




Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Worthwhile reference
Purchase this book if you need in-depth knowledge in the area of sleep medicine. Online access to the book and periodic updates are a good idea and are available with one version of the book. There have been a significant number of updates over the last two years. There is additional information on the web site beside the text. Some can be found elsewhere, e.g., practice parameters from the AASM, but it is nice to see it gathered in one place. One disappointment is the Atlas of Sleep Breathing ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great Resource and Study Essentials for Sleep Medicine
This was one of the most essential books I found when studying and passing my Sleep Registry for the first time. Although it was just one of many study materials used, it was a must have for the updated and extent of information it provided.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, 4th ed.
A comprehensive text on sleep medicine. Just what I had expected.


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - book is great, but description of product was not!
I RECIEVED THE BOOK IN A TIMELY FASHION AND IS A GREAT BOOK, BUT IN THE DESCRIPTION SAID I WOULD BE RECIEVING A CD-ROM WITH IT, BUT I DID NOT. I DO NOT KNOW OR UNDERSTAND WHY IT DID NOT DUE TO MY FRIEND ORDERING THE SAME BOOK AND HIS CAME WITH THE CD-ROM???


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Very useful book
Has a lot of great info if you are taking the BRPT exam or if you are just starting as a sleep tech.






 






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