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Microsleep

A microsleep is a brief, unintended episode of sleep that can occur during severe fatigue and impair safe performance.

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Caring for Baby While Recovering From a Sleepless Night

Caring for Baby While Recovering From a Sleepless Night

Start With a Safety Check Before beginning the day’s routine, pause for a brief functional assessment. Ask yourself whether you can stay awake, walk steadily, follow a simple sequence, and respond promptly to the baby. Severe sleep loss can produce microsleeps, slowed reaction time, impaired divided attention, and poor risk appraisal. You may feel capable […]