How Important is it? How Much Do You Need?

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

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SLEEP

Short Term Decreased Performance and AlertnessMemory and Cognitive ImpairmentPoor Quality of LifeOccupational InjuryAutomobile Injury

Long Term High Blood PressureHeart attackHeart failureStrokeObesityPsychiatric problems, including depression and other mood disordersAttention Deficit Disorder (ADD)Mental impairmentFetal and childhood growth retardationInjury from accidentsDisruption of bed partner's sleep qualityPoor quality of life

WHAT IF WE DO NOT GET ENOUGH?

NEWBORNS

(0–2 months) 12–18 hours

INFANTS

(3–11 months) 14–15 hours

TODDLERS

(1–3 years) 12–14 hours

PRESCHOOLERS

(3–5 years) 11–13 hours

SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

(5–10 years) 10–11 hours

TEENS

(10–17) 8.5–9.25 hours

ADULTS

7–9 hours

HOW MUCH SLEEP DO YOU NEED CDC

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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.

SLEEP PROBLEMS

Restless Leg SyndromeThe 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.

SLEEP PROBLEMS

InsomniaInsomnia 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

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.

SLEEP PROBLEMS

What do you all do? HOSA Healthy Living Lifestyle http://www.hosa.org/natorg/sectb/cat-iii/hl.pdf

HOW TO GET A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP