Clinical Manual for Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Martin Reite, this clinical manual is the first of its kind to provide a comprehensive and portable guide to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. The book’s 13 concise chapters offer a step-by-step method of differential diagnosis for common sleep complaints encountered in professional clinical practices.

Understanding Sleep Physiology and Pathology

The manual begins with an overview of sleep physiology and pathology, including eight common laboratory procedures and three major diagnostic nomenclatures for sleep disorders. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for understanding the various sleep conditions and their treatments.

Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Disorders

The following chapters provide an in-depth exploration of symptoms, tests, and various behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for a wide range of sleep conditions, including:

• Insomnias
• Breathing disorders
• Parasomnias
• Common medical disorders associated with sleep complaints

Each chapter also includes “Pearls and Pitfalls” sections, featuring bulleted facts, figures, tables, and helpful takeaways to enhance understanding and facilitate treatment.

Sleep Disorders in Distinct Patient Demographics

The latter chapters focus on sleep disorders in specific patient demographics, including:

• Children
• Women (during pregnancy, postpartum period, and menopause)
• Older adults

These chapters provide valuable insights into the unique challenges and considerations involved in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in these populations.

Pharmacologic Interventions and Clinical Issues

The final chapter is dedicated to pharmacologic interventions, detailing the use of 25 different types of drugs and the clinical issues associated with them.

Additional Resources and Tools

The manual includes an appendix of 65 frequently used abbreviations related to sleep complaints and disorders, as well as patient handouts that provide sleep tips and information on:

• Insomnia
• Abdominal breathing
• Delayed sleep phase syndrome
• Melatonin and light treatments
• Sleep walking
• Jet lag

This comprehensive guide is an ideal reference tool for healthcare professionals, educators, and students in nursing, psychiatric, social work, and family practice settings.