Sleep deprivation.
The occurrence of chronic sleep deprivation in the population is commonplace. Both duration and quality of sleep are important to assess when evaluating a patient who has sleep complaints. Excessive sleepiness and decreased psychomotor performance have been demonstrated after sleep deprivation. Sleep loss may impact mood, autonomic function, and the immune system. Sleep-deprived adults may have impaired job performance and are prone to motor vehicle accidents. Simple interventions to ensure adequate sleep can help avoid these hazards.
Malik
Syed W
SW
Mayo Sleep Disorders Center, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA. malik.syed@mayo.edu
Kaplan
Joseph
J
D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds; D002110:Caffeine; D006970:Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; D006801:Humans; D000077408:Modafinil; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012892:Sleep Deprivation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014851:Wakefulness
D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds; D002110:Caffeine; D000077408:Modafinil