Sleep Walking Flashcards
1
Q
What is sleep walking?
A
Automatism that occurs during deep non REM sleep usually in the early part of the night
2
Q
What age group is it commonest?
A
Common in 5-12 years of age
Can persist into adult life
Sleepwalking may be familial
3
Q
How long does it last?
A
An episode last for a few seconds or minutes
They can usually led back to bed
They do not respond to questions and difficult to wake up
