Table 2.
NREM parasomnias
| CA | SW | ST | SRED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep-state boundary | NREM/Wake | NREM/Wake | NREM/REM | NREM/Wake |
| Typical Duration* | <1 minute | 1-20 minutes | 5-20 minutes | 5-20 minutes |
| Ambulation | - | + | −/+ | + |
| Autonomic activation | - | - | + | - |
| Amnesia | + | + | + | −/+ |
| Associated with RLS | - | + | - | + |
* Events are usually more prolonged when associated with sedative hypnotics
CA = confusional arousal; NREM = nonrapid eye movement; REM = rapid eye movement; RLS = Restless Legs Syndrome; ST = sleep terror; SRED = sleep-related eating disorder; SW = sleepwalking