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Sleep. How Important is it? How Much Do You Need?. SLEEP.

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  1. Sleep How Important is it? How Much Do You Need?

  2. SLEEP • Having adequate sleep is necessary if a person is to remain mentally and physically alert. The amount of sleep required varies from person to person. Though the exact function of sleep is not understood, laboratory experiments conducted on animals, show that animals who are deprived of sleep die in 2 to 3 weeks, in a manner similar to animals dying of starvation • http://www.sleepfoundation.org/

  3. What if We do not get enough? Short Term • Decreased Performance and Alertness • Memory and Cognitive Impairment • Poor Quality of Life • Occupational Injury • Automobile Injury Long Term • High Blood Pressure • Heart attack • Heart failure • Stroke • Obesity • Psychiatric problems, including depression and other mood disorders • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) • Mental impairment • Fetal and childhood growth retardation • Injury from accidents • Disruption of bed partner's sleep quality • Poor quality of life

  4. How Much Sleep DO you need CDChttp://www.sleepfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2006_summary_of_findings.pdf

  5. Sleep Problems Sleep apnea • Excessive daytime sleepiness is the primary symptom. Some people will deny sleepiness but feel fatigued. Other symptoms are snoring, snorting, and gasping sounds when you sleep -- often first noticed by a sleeping partner. Restless or unrefreshing sleep is also typical, as are headaches in the morning. Sleep Study • EEG (electroencephalogram) to measure and record brain wave activity. • EMG (electromyogram) to record muscle activity such as face twitches, teeth grinding, and leg movements, and to determine the presence of REM stage sleep. During REM sleep, intense dreams often occur as the brain undergoes heightened activity. • EOG (electro-oculogram) to record eye movements. These movements are important in determining the different sleep stages, particularly REM stage sleep. • ECG (electrocardiogram) to record heart rate and rhythm. • Nasal airflow sensor to record airflow. • Snore microphone to record snoring activity.

  6. Sleep Problems Restless Leg Syndrome • The primary warning sign is the irresistible urge to move your legs shortly after you get into bed, in the middle of the night after awakening, or even when wide awake during the day. It usually feels better if you get up to walk around or rub your leg. A "creepy-crawly" or twitching feeling in your calves, feet, thighs, or arms are symptoms of restless leg syndrome -- the sensations of discomfort can be quite varied. Kicking or twitching leg movements during sleep, and sometimes while awake, may be warning signs. • If you are experiencing symptoms of restless legs syndrome, or RLS, consult your doctor. Before making a diagnosis, your doctor will ask you questions about your family health history (for example, if you have any family members with RLS) and will take note of symptoms like sleepiness or insomnia.

  7. sleep Problems Insomnia • Insomnia is itself often a symptom of other problems. Typical patterns of insomnia include the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night, waking up earlier than usual, and daytime fatigue. Most people with insomnia don't fall asleep in inappropriate situations, like driving. If this does occur, it may signal that a medical disorder (such as sleep apnea) is the cause of insomnia. • Sleep Diary • Epworth Sleepiness Scale http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/epworth.html • Polysomnogram – measures activity during sleep • Actigraphy )sleep wake patterns) • Mental Health Exam

  8. Sleep Problems Sleep walking Sleepwalking is a sleep problem in which a person walks around while asleep. Usually, a person does not respond while sleepwalking and later does not remember his or her actions. Sleepwalking can be harmless, but some sleepwalkers may attempt dangerous activities. Causes may include stress, fatigue, alcohol consumption, fever, or many other factors. Sleep deprivation is a common cause of this disorder. Other triggers include sedative agents, such as alcohol; illnesses accompanied by fever; and certainmedications. There is no specific treatment for sleepwalking. Improving sleep hygiene is step one in alleviating the problem. Some adults find hypnosis helpful, while others have tried antidepressants (such as those in the SSRI class or tricyclic antidepressants) or other prescription medicines (such as a benzodiazepine, like Klonopin) with success.

  9. How to Get A Good Nights Sleep • What do you all do? HOSA Healthy Living Lifestyle http://www.hosa.org/natorg/sectb/cat-iii/hl.pdf

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