Keywords
Post-operative
Anaesethesia
Abstract
In this review we will discuss some very basic physiologic concepts about normal sleep. Causes of postoperative sleep disturbances, its clinical significance and some remedies to restore sleep in the post-operative period will also be discussed.
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