Circadian rhythms and circadian rhythm disorders in children and adolescents.
Circadian rhythms and circadian rhythm disorders in children and adolescents.
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DOI:
10.1053/spen.2001.29044
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发表时间:
2001-12-01
影响因子:
2.7
通讯作者:
Mahowald, M
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作者:
Garcia, J;Rosen, G;Mahowald, M
A clinically applicable review of circadian rhythm physiology is presented, including a detailed examination of the interaction of circadian and homeostatic systems and the maturation of the circadian system from preconception through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on the clinical evaluation gathering information through the history, sleep log, and if necessary, actigraphy and polysomnography. Circadian disorders, including advanced sleep phase syndrome, circadian disorders seen in blind children, delayed sleep phase syndrome, and non-24-hour sleep phase are described. Case descriptions of each are provided. Treatment and interventions for these disorders are described, including the importance of education, light therapy, sleep-wake schedule adjustments, and the occasional use of medications, such as sedative hypnotics and melatonin.