152 Sleep disorders

Lack of sleep can cause

dream-like hallucinations

sleep affects every

tissue in our body

Circadian rythym

body maintains synchronicity with nature

Dyssoomnias

sleep disorders:

• insomnia

• circadian disorders

• sleep apnnea

etc.

Parasomnias

patterns of walking behavior

Insomnia symptoms

• excessive daytime sleepiness

• poor concentration

• fatigue, lethargy, irritability

• increased risk for depression anxiety and cardiovascular disorders

• hallucinations

Insomnia medications

sedative-hypnotic medications

OTC antihistamines used for allergies can also be sleep aids

ex: benadryl

Lunesta

non-benzo sleep aid

Restoril

also a sleep aid

herbal sleep aids

• melatonin

• magnesium glycinate

sleep aids can affect

next day activity

Narcolepsy symptoms

sleepiness

slurred speech

slackening of facial muscles

sleep paralysis

hallucinations

sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy)

Narcolepsy medication

Ritalin

(stimulant)

OSA risk factors

• male sex

• obesity

• between 40-65 years old

OSA diagnostic

Polysomnography (sleep study test)

• monitors pt over their sleep

OSA treatment

CPAP (breathes for you)

important for OSA pts with the CPAP

• claustrophobia

• teach relaxation techniques

• find a good fit mask

OSA treatment cont.

• positioning (propping up with pillows)

• smoking cessation