NURSING MANAGEMENT OF INSOMNIA

Abstract

All mammals and birds, as well as a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and fish, sleep as a natural resting condition. Humans, other mammals, and a wide range of other creatures[1] studied, including fish, birds, ants, and fruit flies, all require regular sleep to thrive.Arousal from sleep serves as a defence mechanism as well as a requirement for health and life.The anterior hypothalamus' suprachiasmatic nucleus regulates the sleep-wake cycle, as well as other circadian rhythms like body temperature[2]. This area, which is Receives information regarding darkness and light from the retina and is positioned above the optic chiasm. Melatonin production is regulated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus, which is regarded to be a powerful sleep inducer. A functioning reticular activating system is necessary for arousal from sleep, wakefulness, and the ability to respond to stimuli (RAS). From the brain stem to the thalamus and cortex, the RAS is a signalling route. Because of feedback loops, the RAS' diffuse network of neurons is in a critical position to monitor ascending and descending impulses.

Imprint

SARADHADEVI S., V. HEMAVATHY NURSING MANAGEMENT OF INSOMNIA. Cardiometry; No.26 February 2023; p.-; DOI: .; Available from: https://www.cardiometry.net/issues/no26-february-2023/nursing-management-of-insomnia