Table 1 Predisposing, priming, and precipitating factors of Disorders of Arousal (DOA)
From: Disorders of Arousal in adults: new diagnostic tools for clinical practice
Predisposing factors | Priming factors | Precipitating factors |
|---|---|---|
Positive family history for parasomnias | Sleep deprivation Sleep schedule disruption | External stimuli (noise, physical contact) |
Sleep disorders (Obstructive Sleep Apneas, Periodic Limb Movements, Narcolepsy) | Internal stimuli (distended bladder) | |
Emotional stress | ||
Medical disorders (Hyperthyroidism, Migraine) | ||
Alcohol | ||
Fever | ||
Drugs (lithium carbonate, phenothiazines, anticholinergic agents, sedative/hypnotic agents) |