Sleep Quantity and Quality in the ICU: a Prospective Observational Stud

Sleep Quantity and Quality in the ICU: a Prospective Observational Study

Several evidences in the literature suggest sleep interruption in critical care patients. Nowadays, the amount and the quality of sleep phases during the length of stay in the intensive care unit are largely unknown.

In this study, the amount of time spent by the patients in N1, N2 N3 and REM phases during sleep is quantified.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age > 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Previous enrollment in the same study (sleep recording during previous night)
• Previous use of hypnotic drugs