Night Terrors (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Night Terrors Overview
- Night Terrors Causes
- Night Terrors Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Night Terrors Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Authors and Editors
Author: Kevin P Connelly, DO, Medical Director, Paws for Health Pet Visitation Program, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics and Emergency Care, Virginia Commonwealth University and Children's Medical Center.Editors: Anthony M Murro, MD, Laboratory Director, Professor, Department of Neurology, Medical College of Georgia; Mary L Windle, Pharm D, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy; Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine.com, Inc; Carmel Armon, MD, MHS, MSc, Professor of Neurology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Chief, Division of Neurology, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Last Editorial Review: 10/24/2005
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