Somnambulism - a rare cause of a serious accident. Case report

Authors

  • Karolina Rożenek Student’s Research Circle, Chair and Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Lublin
  • Tomasz Krzysztof Bąk Chair and Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Lublin
  • Jolanta Wojciechowicz Chair and Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Lublin
  • Anna Gawęda Chair and Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Lublin
  • Tomasz Tomaszewski Chair and Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Lublin

Keywords

somnambulism, sleepwalking, accident during sleep walking

Abstract

     Somnambulism is usually seen as a mild state,  associated with sleep disorders, excessive daytime sleepiness, tiredness, mental disorders and reduced quality of life. It is potentially a life-threatening condition.
A 21-year-old man was admitted after a fall from the balcony from the height of the first floor.

Author Biographies

Tomasz Krzysztof Bąk, Chair and Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Lublin

M.D.,D.D.S.

Jolanta Wojciechowicz, Chair and Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Lublin

D.D.S.,Ph.D.

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Published

2018-01-31

How to Cite

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ROŻENEK, Karolina, BĄK, Tomasz Krzysztof, WOJCIECHOWICZ, Jolanta, GAWĘDA, Anna and TOMASZEWSKI, Tomasz. Somnambulism - a rare cause of a serious accident. Case report. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 31 January 2018. Vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 173-180. [Accessed 28 June 2025].

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Case Reports

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