Shift-work sleep disorder
- Align sleep opportunity and circadian timing first
- Planned bright light/dark avoidance can shift rhythm
- Modafinil/armodafinil can improve work-shift alertness
- Caffeine can help strategically
- Melatonin may aid daytime sleep
- Medication does not correct chronic sleep deprivation
Use at a glance
- Align sleep opportunity and circadian timing first
Practical pearls
- Modafinil/armodafinil can improve work-shift alertness
- Caffeine can help strategically
Other practical pearls
- Melatonin may aid daytime sleep
- Medication does not correct chronic sleep deprivation
Safety / pitfalls
- Planned bright light/dark avoidance can shift rhythm
Self-check
- What is the first management step in Shift-work sleep disorder?
Align sleep opportunity and circadian timing.
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