Sleepwalking (Somnambulism) Mnemonic

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Here is a quick mnemonic “SLEEP WALKING“ to remember about Sleepwalking (Somnambulism)

This can be valuable for patients as well as medical doctors, nurses & students doing their clinical rounds. You can also find it very useful for med exams like USMLE, MBBS, NEET PG, FMGE, NExT, MCAT & NCLEX exams

Sleepwalking (Somnambulism) : How To Remember Easily ?

  • S – Safely guide the patient back to bed.
  • L – Lead the patient to a safe environment.
  • E – Ensure the patient’s safety during sleepwalking episodes.
  • E – Educate the patient and their family about home safety.
  • P – Provide support and understanding to the patient.
  • W – Watch for triggers such as stress, alcohol, and insufficient sleep.
  • A – Address underlying causes and potential familial basis.
  • L – Learn relaxation techniques and consider hypnosis.
  • K – Keep glass doors replaced and remove tripping hazards.
  • I – Increase awareness of deep NREM sleep and its effects.
  • N – Note that sleepwalking is more common in children and adolescents.
  • G – Guide the patient to seek medical help if episodes persist.

Mnemonic : SLEEP WALKING

Dr. Arin Nandi

Passionate About Medical Science & Helping Future Doctors Achieve Top Ranks In Medical Exams. He is professionally a dentist as well as a public health expert from JIPMER working in govt.health department
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