The majority of patients that suffer from sleep disturbance receive their medical care in the primary care setting. This book is a clinical text, oriented to the practicing primary care clinician. It provides a state-of-the-art, comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and is endorsed by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). This is the first published book to provide evidence-based practice recommendations using the practice parameters that were primarily developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Physicians interested in specializing in sleep disorders will find this guide to be an excellent text for board review. In addition, clinicians at any stage of their career will benefit immensely from the straightforward presentation of sleep disorders and their treatment in this timely and informative text.

The first comprehensive, evidence-based sleep medicine text for primary care clinicians Provides a thorough and comprehensive board review for specialization in sleep medicine Supports primary care clinicians in appropriately using sleep diagnostic testing results in clinical practice

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This book provides a state-of-the-art, comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. It details evidence-based practice recommendations using parameters primarily developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The book offers a thorough and extensive board review for specialization in sleep medicine and supports primary care clinicians in appropriately using sleep diagnostic testing results in clinical practice.

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Sleep Disorders in Primary Care.- Epidemiology of Sleep.- Assessment of Insomnia.- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approaches for Insomnia.- Pharmacological Treatment of Insomnia.- Determinants and Measurements of Daytime Sleepiness.- Central Sleep Apnea.- Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome.- Evidence and Mechanisms Linking Obstructive Sleep Apnea to Cardiovascular Disease.- Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome.- Oral Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Medicolegal Aspects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome.- Overview of the Treatment of Obesity.- Sleep in Patients With Pulmonary Disease.- Pediatric Sleep I.- Pediatric Sleep II.- Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Women.- Parasomnias in Adults.- Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Narcolepsy.- Mental Disorders Associated With Disturbed Sleep.- Sleep and the Esophagus.- Circadian Rhythm Disorders.- Bruxism.- Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movements.- to Polysomnography.- Portable Monitoring.- Correct CPT Coding, Billing, and Documentation in Sleep Medicine.