Night Terror

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Sleep disorder
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs pavor nocturnus
sleep terror
gptkbp:characterizedBy screaming
flailing
intense fear
sudden arousal from sleep
autonomic arousal
gptkbp:commonIn children
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature nightmare
gptkbp:DSM-5_code 307.46
gptkbp:duration a few minutes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Night Terror
gptkbp:ICD-10_code F51.4
gptkbp:memoryOfEvent usually none
gptkbp:occurredIn adults
non-REM sleep
gptkbp:possibleTriggers fever
certain medications
stress
sleep deprivation
gptkbp:prevalence 1-6% of children
gptkbp:treatment reassurance
improving sleep hygiene
rarely medication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shadowkeep
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6