Neuropsychology of Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders

Name: Neuropsychology of Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
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ISBN: 9783639155853

ISBN-10: 3639155858

ISBN-13: 9783639155853

Edition: 2009

Authors: Melissa Stephens

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex disorder of neural respiratory control and upper airway dysfunction that results in repeated complete and partial occlusion of the upper airway during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnoea has been linked to fatigue, increased rates of road and work-related accidents and deficits across a range of neurocognitive domains. The most widely used treatment for OSA is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The author investigates the effects of OSA on neurocognitive functioning, simulated driving performance, vigilance, and objective and subjective sleepiness, and answers the question: is treatment with CPAP effective in alleviating any or all of these…

Book details

List price: $67.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller e.K.
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 116
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English