sedationsomnolence
Sedationsomnolence is a proposed clinical state defined by persistent drowsiness and reduced daytime alertness attributable to excess sedation or lingering effects of sedative exposure. The term merges concepts of pharmacologic sedation and somnolence to describe a pattern of impaired wakefulness following sedation, anesthesia, or exposure to sedative medications. It is not a formally codified diagnosis in all medical guidelines, but it is used to convey a common clinical finding when patients remain unusually sleepy after expected recovery times.
Individuals with sedationsomnolence may experience ongoing daytime sleepiness, difficulty waking, slowed thinking, reduced concentration, impaired coordination,
Causes include exposure to sedative drugs such as benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (z-drugs), barbiturates, opioids, or general
Diagnosis relies on clinical assessment and history, supported by medication reconciliation, and may involve sleep evaluation