Mechanisms and Impact of Sleep Disturbance in Critical Illness: A Review

Shanshan Meng, Xiaoqing Li, Yixuan Chen, Jianfeng Xie, Yi Yang, Fengmei Guo, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University

Journal of Intensive Care Medicine

Published online on July 16, 2025

Abstract

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Sleep disturbances should not be overlooked in the management of critically ill patients. Critically ill patients frequently encounter sleep deprivation and circadian rhythm disruptions due to various factors, such as underlying diseases, environmental ...