
Offering a practical approach to the introduction of sleep medicine, this easy-to-use, concise volume uses actual patient cases from the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center. A wide spectrum of diagnoses are included to expose the reader to the extensive range of sleep-wake disorders that a patient can experience. Written in a concise format designed to illustrate the signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, workup and routine treatment of patients presenting to the sleep clinic, this volume serves as a practical text perfect for the busy primary-care practitioner seeking to improve her knowledge of sleep-wake disorders. Whenever possible, tracings from diagnostic tests, photography, and video clips are provided to enhance clinical presentations and to aid in recognition of abnormities identified in the sleep laboratory.
How can primary-care practitioners effectively identify and manage the diverse spectrum of sleep-wake disorders encountered in a clinical setting? Authored by specialists from the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, this volume utilizes a case-based pedagogical approach to bridge the gap between theoretical sleep medicine and practical application. By presenting real-world patient scenarios, the authors provide a structured framework for recognizing symptoms, navigating diagnostic criteria, and implementing routine treatment protocols.
What You Will Find
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Medical professionals frequently cite this text as a highly accessible and practical resource for clinicians who require a quick reference for common sleep pathologies. Experts highlight the inclusion of actual patient data and visual diagnostic aids as a significant benefit for improving clinical recognition of sleep abnormalities.
Page Count:
408
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190452110
ISBN-13:
9780190452117
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