出版社：International Medical Journal Management and Indexing System
摘要：Parasomnias are characterized by undesirable physical or verbal behaviors, such as walking or talking during sleep and occur in association with sleep, specific stages of sleep or sleep-wake transitions. The International Classification of Sleep Disorders subdivides parasomnias into the following four groups: Arousal disorders, sleepwake transition disorders, rapid eye movement (REM) stage sleep parasomnias, and other parasomnias. When accompanied with excessive motor activity and other complex motor behaviors, these parasomnias may significantly affect the patients quality of life and that of the bed partner. Motor behaviors may or may not be restricted to bed but can become dangerous when the subject ambulates or is agitated. The behaviors are inappropriate for the time of occurrence but may seem purposeful or goal directed. Therefore, appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are needed. Key words: parasomnias, sleep, diagnosis, treatment
