Sleep Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide for Transitioning Pediatric to Adult Care (PDF Book)
Sleep Medicine: Transitioning Care from Pediatrics to Adults
By Amir Sharafkhaneh, David Gozal
This book discusses the important issue of transitioning care from pediatrics to adults within the field of sleep medicine. It presents relevant anatomical, physiological, and psychological aspects that must be considered as children grow into adulthood. The book explores changes in brain and cardiorespiratory function and facial structure, as well as the differences in tools used for assessing sleep among children and adults. The chapters are organized to cover each group of sleep disorders, highlighting how the diagnosis, prognosis, and management may differ with transition from childhood through adolescence to adulthood. The book also addresses gaps in needs and research regarding transitioning care in sleep medicine.
Product Details
- Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2023 edition (June 14, 2023)
- Language: English
- eBook Digital: 296 pages
- ISBN-10: 3031300092
- ISBN-13: 978-3031300097