Sleep Medicine

Pros & Cons of Online vs In person CBT-i

Wiz MD Verified User May 12, 2019 Sleep Medicine Comments Off 3414 views

ONLINE CBT-iIN PERSON CBT-iPROSPROSAvailable anytime of the day, as long as access to phone and internetRegular visits ensures compliance and accountabilityStudies indicate, as effective as in personLess dropout / non compliance ratesLess expensive If insomnia is due to an underlying medical condition, it is identified and referred to proper specialistsCONSCONSOnly effective in self motivated individualsVery few qualified CBT-i professionals, making appointments difficultMore dropout / non compliance rateMore expensiveDoes not help, if insomnia is due to an underlying ...

How much sleep should you get?

Neuros Medical Verified User November 27, 2018 Sleep Medicine Comments Off 1560 views

RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION: AGE HOURS OF SLEEP 0-3 months 14-17 hours 4-11 months 12-15 hours 1-2 years 11-14 hours 3-5 years 10-13 hours 6-13 years 9-11 hours 14-17 years 8-10 hours 18-25 years 7-9 hours 26-64 years 7-9 hours 65+ years 7-8 hours Reference: National Sleep Foundation (Accessed ...

INSOMNIA

Neuros Medical Verified User September 21, 2018 Sleep Medicine Comments Off 3431 views

DEFINITION Any diagnosis of insomnia should have a type of daytime impairment due to inadequate sleep PREVALENCE Affects about 10% of adults chronically Affects 25-50% children and adolescents RECOMMENDED SLEEP DURATIONS BY AGE (PEDIATRICS)

Common Causes of Central Sleep Apnea

Wiz MD Verified User August 27, 2018 Sleep Medicine Comments Off 1393 views

Makes about <5% of all sleep apnea TYPES CSA with cheyne stokes breathing CSA due to medical disorder CSA due to medication / substance abuse CSA due to high altitude periodic breathing Treatment emergent CSA Primary CSA RISK FACTORS

Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep

Wiz MD Verified User August 27, 2018 Sleep Medicine Comments Off 1290 views

DEFINITION PLMS are common in healthy adults and is associated with RLS (80%) and other sleep disorders like OSA, Parkinson's and narcolepsy. PLMS is defined as periodic episodes of repetitive and stereotyped limb movements occuring during sleep. Many people suggest that RLS is a sensory component and PLMS is a motor component. The are typically repetitive 0.5-10 secs long ...

Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea

Wiz MD Verified User August 27, 2018 Sleep Medicine Comments Off 3071 views

INTRODUCTION Device inserted into the mouth for treatment of snoring or OSA. 2 main types; Tongue retaining device and Mandibular repositioning appliances They improve airway by moving tongue and or mandibular forward, hence increasing posterior airspace Indicated for - primary snoring, mild to moderate OSA EVALUATION OF PATIENT

Sleep Hygiene Techniques

Wiz MD Verified User August 26, 2018 Sleep Medicine Comments Off 3559 views

Sleep hygiene is very essential for a good night sleep quality and daytime alertness. A healthy sleep is important for both physical and mental well being. Some of the sleep hygiene techniques are listed below: