Australian family physician · 2012
Evaluation of the sleepy patient.
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Nami Mohammad Torabi
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BACKGROUND: Inefficient sleep leading to excessive daytime sleepiness is a common complaint encountered by GPs and sleep physicians. Common causes of excessive daytime sleepiness include circadian rhythm disorder/shiftwork, sleep apnoea syndrome, psychiatric disorders, restless leg syndrome, medication effect, narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia.
OBJECTIVE: This short review discusses the available objective and subjective testing measures in office evaluation of sleepy patients, predominantly in the primary care setting.
DISCUSSION: Beyond affecting patients' quality of life, mood and functionality, excessive sleepiness can become a public health concern when affecting critical job holders. Therefore, a clear understanding of its importance and applying current standards in evaluating patients with such a complaint are of great necessity. Apart from the clinical assessments, including a thorough history taking and physical examination, measures to assess sleepiness and ability to maintain wakefulness are available.
OBJECTIVE: This short review discusses the available objective and subjective testing measures in office evaluation of sleepy patients, predominantly in the primary care setting.
DISCUSSION: Beyond affecting patients' quality of life, mood and functionality, excessive sleepiness can become a public health concern when affecting critical job holders. Therefore, a clear understanding of its importance and applying current standards in evaluating patients with such a complaint are of great necessity. Apart from the clinical assessments, including a thorough history taking and physical examination, measures to assess sleepiness and ability to maintain wakefulness are available.