Firing a loaded gun during sleep in an elderly man with a “perfect storm” of risk factors including severe obstructive sleep apnea
ConclusionsIn this case, there was a “perfect storm” of sleep and psychological risk factors that converged to strongly promote precipitous arousals with sleep-related violence in a patient with documented sleep motor dyscontrol. Primary care physicians, including geriatric specialists, should question patients and their spouses ab out any symptoms of sleep disorders.
Source: Sleep and Breathing - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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