Tag: sleep
The association of sleep quality, delirium, and sedation status with daily participation in physical therapy in the ICU
Poor sleep is common in the ICU setting and may represent a modifiable risk factor for patient participation in ICU-based physical therapy (PT) interventions. This study evaluates the association of perceived sleep quality,... read more
Anesthesiologist reaction time increased after night call
For anesthesiologists, reaction time increases after a night call, with greater increases seen in correlation with reliance on avoidance as a coping mechanism. Post-call psychomotor vigilance test mean reaction time decreased... read more
Sleep deprivation for 24-hour work shifts can affect heart
Sleep deprivation while working 24-hour shifts affects heart function, a new German study suggests.... read more
