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Pediatric Sleep Pharmacology: A Primer.

Pediatric Sleep Pharmacology: A Primer. Seminars in pediatric neurology Troester, M. M., Pelayo, R. 2015; 22 (2): 135-147

Abstract

"What will you give my child to help him sleep?" is a common question parents ask and some health care providers abhor hearing. Entire families may suffer when one member does not sleep well. Poor sleep may complicate the management of other comorbid conditions. Health care providers may have received only limited education on sleep disorders and are frequently forced to choose between treatment options that are poorly studied in children. Fortunately, when addressed correctly, many children with chronic sleep disorders may improve their sleep and daytime behavior in a relatively short time. This review provides a framework to help understand the causes of poor sleep in children and the potential pharmacologic options.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.spen.2015.03.002

View details for PubMedID 26072344