Medical sleep disorders as common causes of the sleepless child Behavioral sleep disorders as common causes of the sleepless child Restless legs syndrome Sleep-onset association disorder Circadian rhythm disorder—delayed-sleep phase…
Fig. 12.1 Periodic limb movements (PLMS): Polysomnogram and electromyogram report showing periodic limb movements (red arrows) in both lower extremities (“LLEG” and “RLEG”). In order to define the intermittent movements…
Fig. 9.1 Example of a sleep diary (a) and actigraphy (b) for patient with insomnia due to delayed sleep phase disorder Bedtime Sleep onset latency (SOL)—time taken to fall asleep…
Fatigue or malaise Cognitive impairment (attention, concentration, memory issues) Poor work or school performance Mood disturbance or irritability Daytime sleepiness Decreased work performance Lack of motivation or initiative reduction Errors…
Health condition Relative frequencya Inadequate sleep hygiene ++++ Sedation from drugs (prescription or over the counter) +++ Depression ++ Sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome ++ Narcolepsy ++ Neoplastic, traumatic, and inflammatory brain…
Medication Starting dose Maximum daily dose Medications for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) Dextroamphetamine or methamphetamine 5–10 mg per daya 60 mg Methylphenidate 10–20 mg per daya 60…
54. Gangwisch JE, et al. Inadequate sleep as a risk factor for obesity: analyses of the NHANES I. Sleep. 2005;28(10):1289.PubMed 55. Spiegel K, et al. Sleep loss: a novel risk…
Age Race M/F Sleepy: Y/N Sleep schedule: Symptoms Tired: Y/N Work days Snoring: Y/N Fatigue: Y/N Bedtime: _____ am/pm Frequent snoring Y/N Sleepy during day with: Time. to sleep _____ Heard outside…
Medically qualified to drive commercial vehicles if driver meets either of the following: In-service evaluation (ISE) recommended if driver falls into any one of the following five major categories (3-month…
Fig. 31.1 Axial T2-weighted MR image showing a large cavernous hemangioma in the lateral region of the left orbit causing optic nerve compression The secondary tumors originate elsewhere and invade…
