A Practical Approach to Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: A Focused Review
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a common problem that is important to recognize and address.
Initial steps in management are generally straightforward and only the most advanced cases would require referral to a subspecialist.
Of particular concern is that of driving safety.
There is a broad differential diagnosis for conditions contributing to EDS but a few common conditions account for the majority of clinical presentations.
Subjective self-reporting will often lead to identification of potential problems, but this is often unreliable.
Traditional neurophysiologic tests can help in objectively quantifying symptoms but current tests are not always practical clinically and may have little validation in real world situations.
There are many treatment options that should generally be able to sufficiently manage most patients presenting with hypersomnolence.
This review provides a practical clinical approach to the problem based on current guidelines.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Murray, Brian J.. 2016. A Practical Approach to Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: A Focused Review. Canadian Respiratory Journal،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103197
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Murray, Brian J.. A Practical Approach to Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: A Focused Review. Canadian Respiratory Journal No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103197
American Medical Association (AMA)
Murray, Brian J.. A Practical Approach to Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: A Focused Review. Canadian Respiratory Journal. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103197
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1103197