Sleep and Sleep Impairment in Victims of Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

Context: Sleep impairment after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a common consequence of the injury and frequently complicates recovery. To review in brief the current knowledge in regard to sleep impairment following traumatic brain injury. Evidence Acquisition: The relevant literature was reviewed. Results: Practical issues in regard to epidemiology, clinical presentation, medical workup, as well as pathophysiology and treatment modes were addressed. Conclusion: As the spectrum of civil head and brain trauma is quickly expanding, it is important to increase our knowledge of sleep impairment characteristics in victims of TBI and look for more efficient treatment modes for those impairments than those used today.