Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine,2nd Edition, written by preeminent sleep medicine experts Drs. Sheldon, Ferber, Kryger, and Gozal, is the most comprehensive source for diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in children. Newly upd ...view more
Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine,2nd Edition, written by preeminent sleep medicine experts Drs. Sheldon, Ferber, Kryger, and Gozal, is the most comprehensive source for diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in children. Newly updated and now in full color throughout, this medical reference book is internationally recognized as the definitive resource for any health practitioner who treats children, providing absolute guidance on virtually all of the sleep-associated problems encountered in pediatric patients.
"As a reference book this edition should hold its value for a long time .Editors Sheldon, Ferber , Kryger and Gozal deserve appreciation for their masterly compilation" Reviewed by: British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH), Nov 2014
"...a well-written, comprehensive, and succinct textbook." Reviewed by Sanjeev V Kothare on behalf of Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology, February 2015
Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine,2nd Edition, written by preeminent sleep medicine experts Drs. Sheldon, Ferber, Kryger, and Gozal, is the most comprehensive source for diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in children. Newly updated and now in full color throughout, this medical reference book is internationally recognized as the definitive resource for any health practitioner who treats children, providing absolute guidance on virtually all of the sleep-associated problems encountered in pediatric patients.
"As a reference book this edition should hold its value for a long time .Editors Sheldon, Ferber , Kryger and Gozal deserve appreciation for their masterly compilation"Reviewed by: British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH), Nov 2014
"...a well-written, comprehensive, and succinct textbook." Reviewed by Sanjeev V Kothare on behalf of Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology, February 2015
New to this edition
New and expanded chapters regarding sleep related breathing disorders; parasomnias; differential diagnosis of pediatric sleep disorders; hypersomnia; school start times and implications; and the evaluation and management of circadian rhythm disturbances.
Extensive coverage on obstructive sleep apnea, diagnosis and treatment; evaluation and management of sleepy children; evaluation and management of circadian rhythm abnormalities; and pharmacology.
Online access via Expert Consult for seamlessly searchable contents.
Key Features
Organized format
separates coverage into Normal and Abnormal sleep for quick access to the key information you need.
Abundantly referenced chapters help you to investigate topics further.
Equips you with a complete understanding of both medical and psychiatric sleep disorders.
Author Information
Edited by Stephen H. Sheldon, DO, FAAP, Professor, Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Director, Sleep Medicine Center, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; Meir H. Kryger, MD. FRCPC, Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; David Gozal and Richard Ferber, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Director, Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
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https://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/principles-and-practice-of-pediatric-sleep-medicine-9781455703180.html84950Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicinehttps://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9781455703180_6.jpg55.1273.49GBPInStock/Medicine and Surgery/Respiratory Medicine /Medicine and Surgery/Neurology /World Sleep Day/Books100281001110071525503917453100005145120<p>Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine,2nd Edition, written by preeminent sleep medicine experts Drs. Sheldon, Ferber, Kryger, and Gozal, is the most comprehensive source for diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in children. Newly updated and now in full color throughout, this medical reference book is internationally recognized as the definitive resource for any health practitioner who treats children, providing absolute guidance on virtually all of the sleep-associated problems encountered in pediatric patients.</p>
<P><i>"As a reference book this edition should hold its value for a long time .Editors Sheldon, Ferber , Kryger and Gozal deserve appreciation for their masterly compilation"</i> <b>Reviewed by:</b> British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH), Nov 2014</p>
<P><i>"...a well-written, comprehensive, and succinct textbook." </i><b>Reviewed by</b> Sanjeev V Kothare on behalf of Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology, February 2015</p> <p>Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine,2nd Edition, written by preeminent sleep medicine experts Drs. Sheldon, Ferber, Kryger, and Gozal, is the most comprehensive source for diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in children. Newly updated and now in full color throughout, this medical reference book is internationally recognized as the definitive resource for any health practitioner who treats children, providing absolute guidance on virtually all of the sleep-associated problems encountered in pediatric patients.</p>
<P><i>"As a reference book this edition should hold its value for a long time .Editors Sheldon, Ferber , Kryger and Gozal deserve appreciation for their masterly compilation"</i> <b>Reviewed by:</b> British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH), Nov 2014</p>
<P><i>"...a well-written, comprehensive, and succinct textbook." </i><b>Reviewed by</b> Sanjeev V Kothare on behalf of Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology, February 2015</p>00add-to-cart97814557031802014ProfessionalEdited by Stephen H. Sheldon, DO, FAAP, Meir H. Kryger, MD. FRCPC, David Gozal and Richard Ferber, MD20152Book216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")Approx. 225 illustrations (217 in full color)Saunders47220 Mar 2014PRINT ON DEMAND - DELIVERY CAN TAKE UP TO 10 DAYSEdited by <STRONG>Stephen H. Sheldon</STRONG>, DO, FAAP, Professor, Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Director, Sleep Medicine Center, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; <STRONG>Meir H. Kryger</STRONG>, MD. FRCPC, Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; <STRONG>David Gozal</STRONG> and <STRONG>Richard Ferber</STRONG>, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Director, Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MassachusettsBooksNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select