Therapy in Sleep Medicine

Therapy in Sleep Medicine, by Drs. Teri J. Barkoukis, Jean K. Matheson, Richard Ferber, and Karl Doghrami, provides the clinically focused coverage you need for rapid diagnosis and effective treatment of sleep disorders. A multidisciplinary team of leading authorities presents the latest on sleep breathing disorders (including obstructive sleep apnea), neuropharmacology, parasomnias, neurologic disorders affecting sleep, sleep therapy for women, sleep therapy in geriatric patients, controversies, and future trends in therapy in a highly illustrated, easy-to-follow format. The fully searchable text is online at www.expertconsult.com, making this practical resource portable and easily accessible. Key Features * Access the fully searchable text online at www.experconsult.com, along with links to PubMed. * Diagnose and treat patients effectively with complete coverage of the full range of sleep disorders. * Find diagnostic and treatment information quickly and easily thanks to a highly illustrated, easy-to-read format that highlights key details. * Stay current on discussions of hot topics, including sleep breathing disorders (including obstructive sleep apnea), neuropharmacology, parasomnias, neurologic disorders affecting sleep, sleep therapy for women, sleep therapy in geriatric patients, controversies, and future trends in therapy. * Tap into the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of leading authorities for well-rounded, trusted guidance. By Teri J. Barkoukis, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Director, Sleep Medicine Fellowship, Pulmonary-Critical Care Division, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE; Jean K. Matheson, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; Richard Ferber, MD and Karl Doghramji, MD Table of Contents: SECTION 1 Introduction to Sleep Medicine Chapter 1: History of Sleep in Society, Sleep Science, and Sleep Medicine, 3 Chapter 2: Approach to the Patient with a Sleep Disorder, 10 Chapter 3: Introduction to Sleep Medicine Diagnostics in Adults, 28 SECTION 2 Background to Sleep Medicine Therapeutics Chapter 4: Overview of Sleep, 43 Chapter 5: Essentials of Sleep Medicine Neuropharmacology, 62 Chapter 6: Stimulant Pharmacology, 85 Chapter 7: Pharmacology of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Hypnotics, 99 Chapter 8: Pharmacology of Psychotropic Drugs, 109 Chapter 9: Alternative Therapeutics for Sleep Disorders, 126 Chapter 10: Overview of Insomnia, 143 Chapter 11: Sleep/Wake Lifestyle Modifi cations, 151 Chapter 12: Cognitive Behavioral and Psychological Therapies for Chronic Insomnia, 161 Chapter 13: Pharmacotherapeutic Approach to Insomnia in Adults, 172 Chapter 14: The Role of Psychology in Sleep Disorders and in Their Treatment, 181 Chapter 15: Behavioral and Medical Interventions in Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders, 195 Chapter 16: Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 206 Chapter 17: Surgical Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea/ Hypopnea Syndrome, 218 Chapter 18: Oral Appliances in Snoring and Sleep Apnea Syndrome, 230 Chapter 19: Central and Mixed Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders, 243 Chapter 20: Nocturnal Ventilation in Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Diseases, 254 Chapter 21: Sleep-Related Disorders in Chronic Pulmonary Disease, 270 Chapter 22: Narcolepsy, 289 Chapter 23: Non-Narcoleptic Hypersomnias of Central Origin, 297 Chapter 24: Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorders, 307 Chapter 25: Sleep-Related Bruxism, 324 Chapter 26: Sleep Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinsonian Syndromes, 330 Chapter 27: Sleep Disruption from Movement Disorders, 345 Chapter 28: Overview of the Circadian Timekeeping System and Diagnostic Tools for Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders, 363 Chapter 29: Shift Work Disorder, 378 Chapter 30: Jet Lag and Its Prevention, 390 Chapter 31: Delayed and Advanced Sleep Phase Disorders, 402 Chapter 32: Other Circadian Rhythm Disorders, 411 Chapter 33: Sleep Apnea in Children, 427 Chapter 34: Disorders of Central Respiratory Control During Sleep in Children, 434 Chapter 35: Pediatric Insomnia and Behavioral Interventions, 448 Chapter 36: Sleep Pharmacotherapeutics for Pediatric Insomnia, 457 Chapter 37: Circadian Rhythm Disorders in Children, 465 Chapter 38: Parasomnias, Periodic Limb Movements, and Restless Legs in Children, 475 Chapter 39: Narcolepsy in Children, 485 Chapter 40: Sleep and Sleep Problems in Children with Neurologic Disorders, 493 Chapter 41: Sleep and Sleep Problems in Children with Medical Disorders, 519 Chapter 42: Sleep and Sleep Problems in Children with Psychiatric Disorders, 539 Chapter 43: REM Sleep Parasomnias in Adults, 549 Chapter 44: NREM Sleep Parasomnias in Adults, 559 Chapter 45: Other Parasomnias in Adults, 573 Chapter 46: Sleep-Related Cardiac Disorders, 585 Chapter 47: Sleep, Chronic Pain, and Fatigue in Rheumatic Disorders, 595 Chapter 48: Inflammation and Sleep, 607 Chapter 49: Sleep-Related Gastroesophageal Refl ux Disease, 617 Chapter 50: Approach to Sleep-Related Seizure Identification and Management, 629 Chapter 51: Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Cerebrovascular Disease, 647 Chapter 52: Sleep Disorders Associated with Dementia, 656 Chapter 53: Sleep Disturbances and Disorders and Their Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis, 666 Chapter 54: Sleep in Mood Disorders, 675 Chapter 55: Sleep in Anxiety Disorders, 682 Chapter 56: Seasonal Affective Disorder, 695 Chapter 57: Schizophrenia and Its Associated Sleep Disorders, 705 Chapter 58: Sleep in Women, 717 Chapter 59: Sleep Disorders in Geriatric Patients, 735 Chapter 60: Drug Abuse, Dependency, and Withdrawal, 749 Appendix Effects of Drugs on Sleep, 761