Poster: Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Printable full-color poster highlighting symptons of Sleep Apnea.
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Driving When You Have Sleep Apnea
A study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the American Transportation Research Institute of the American Trucking Associations found that almost one-third (28 percent) of commercial truck drivers have mild to...
Sleep Diary
Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you feel tired during the day? Many Americans have sleep problems and often don't realize that these problems can be managed. To help identify what may be affecting your ability to get good sleep, record your sleep habits and experiences in this Sleep Diary...
Facts about Sleep Apnea
OverviewSleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition.Sleep apnea causes pauses in breathing during sleep, and robs its sufferers of the good, quality sleep needed to be fully alert during the rest of the day.Sleep apnea often goes unrecognized and untreated.Left untreated, sleep...Drowsy Driving Quiz
Are you at risk for falling asleep behind the wheel?Take this simple quiz and find out. Just circle “True” or “False” for each of the following statements, and check your answers on the second page:
There is no relationship between one’s sleep and work schedule and risk of being involved in a...Recognize the Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Get on the Road to Better HealthThis presentation outlines the following:
The importance and benefits of sleepSleep deprivation and its consequencesThe prevalence, symptoms, and treatments for major sleep problems/disordersTips for healthy sleepInformation on sleep apnea and ...How Is Your Sleep?
Self-Assessment StepsCheck if any of the following apply to you:
Snore loudlyYou or others have observed that you stop breathing or gasp for breath during sleepFeel sleepy or doze off while watching TV, reading, driving, or engaged in daily activitiesHave difficulty sleeping three nights per...Talking with Your Doctor
OverviewAs a commercial driver, you know the dangers of sleep deprivation on the road. Good sleep plays a vital role in keeping you alert and safe on the job. So, if you’re having trouble sleeping, it’s important to discuss these problems with your family and doctor.
Most sleep problems...
Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
Sleep apnea not only causes problems on the roads for commercial motor vehicle drivers, it also leads to an increase in blood pressure, a major contributor to heart disease – the nation’s number one killer. Studies suggest that people with sleep apnea are twice as likely to have high blood...
When Snoring Is More Than A Nuisance
Heavy snoring ... pauses in breathing, then gasps for air. Sound familiar? As many as 18 million Americans (including many commercial truck and motorcoach drivers) experience these symptoms while sleeping—signs of a serious, potentially life-threatening disorder called sleep apnea. Yet many...