Sleep Flashcards
when do you get most REM (rapid eye movement) sleep
at end of night
how does REM sleep differ to body physiology compared to deep sleep
during REM sleep body is basically awake - EEG fast, MRI brain activity etc
which part of sleep is more important REM or non REM
non REM
which part of sleep do you dream in REM or non REM
REM
how much deep sleep is a 15 min nap comparable to
90 mins deep sleep
what is parasomnia
disruptive sleep disorder with abnormal movements behaviours etc
examples of non REM parasomnia
sleep walking
sleep terrors
sleep paralysis teeth grinding
examples of REM parasomnia
grabbing, punching, kicking
narcolepsy - in young men
what condition commonly presents with REM parasomnia
parkinsons
what is narcolepsy
decreased ability to regulate sleep wake cycles
how does narcolepsy present
day time sleepiness
cataplexy
sleep paralysis
what is cataplexy
loss of muscle tone with strong emotion = fall to floor
investigation for narcolepsy
multiple sleep latency test - measuring how long it takes someone to fall asleep in a nap
