{"id":388,"date":"2020-02-05T11:59:20","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T14:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.biologix.com.br\/?p=388"},"modified":"2025-08-19T13:26:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T16:26:49","slug":"risco-aumentado-de-acidentes-com-veiculos-privacao-de-sono-aumenta-risco-de-acidentes-graves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biologix.com.br\/en\/2020\/02\/05\/risco-aumentado-de-acidentes-com-veiculos-privacao-de-sono-aumenta-risco-de-acidentes-graves\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving and Drowsiness: A Heightened Risk of Traffic Accidents<br><span class='secondary-title'>Sleep deprivation increases the risk of severe traffic accidents<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever felt your eyelids getting so heavy that they threaten to close? Are you yawning\nconstantly or staring blankly at the road? Don\u2019t fall into the trap, these are clear signs that sleep is taking over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Many drivers and machine operators experience sleep problems. A poor night\u2019s sleep, frequent\nawakenings, or total sleep deprivation can have devastating consequences the following day, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biologix.com.br\/en\/2020\/02\/05\/sonolencia-e-cansaco-diurno-confira-algumas-doencas-que-causam-cansaco-em-excesso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">often resulting in extreme fatigue.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excessive daytime drowsiness poses a serious threat to road safety. It can lead to critical errors or\neven accidents with irreversible consequences. Chronic fatigue from sleep deprivation impairs\nattention, concentration, and reflexes, greatly increasing the risk of serious incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting quality sleep is essential for handling daily activities and maintaining overall well-being. Investing in good sleep means investing in safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"587\" class=\"elementor elementor-587\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d0649a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4d0649a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9d36ab1\" data-id=\"9d36ab1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0177f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c0177f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div role=\"main\" id=\"site-inscricao-receber-conteudo-66a2c8b9048f99353f18\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/d335luupugsy2.cloudfront.net\/js\/rdstation-forms\/stable\/rdstation-forms.min.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> new RDStationForms('site-inscricao-receber-conteudo-66a2c8b9048f99353f18', 'UA-128422573-1').createForm();<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Substances to Fight Drowsiness  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Um grupo de risco para acidentes no tr\u00e2nsito s\u00e3o os caminhoneiros, que precisam cumprir prazos e para isso tendem a fazer jornadas muito longas. Muitas vezes eles acabam fazendo uso de drogas para se manter acordado. &nbsp;A mais comum \u00e9 o rebite, mas \u00e1lcool e coca\u00edna tamb\u00e9m s\u00e3o usados. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as amphetamine, amfepramone is used to prolong driving hours to meet deadlines or\nmake more deliveries. However, its use comes with serious consequences, both for the driver and\nfor others on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know its meaning and use, the main question remains: how exactly does\namfepramone affect the nervous system? It\u2019s a stimulant that accelerates brain activity, creating a false sense of energy and reduced fatigue. It increases the ability to perform repetitive tasks for longer periods. It also suppresses hunger and temporarily boosts mental and physical performance, making users feel more alert. However, the drowsiness remains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overusing this substance can lead to mood swings, including irritability, aggression, and\ndepression. It may impair motor coordination and cause paranoia or delusions of persecution. In\nshort, the combination of fatigue, pressure to meet deadlines, and substance use often leads to\naccidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common side effects of amfepramone include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dilated pupils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased heart rate and blood pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry nose and mouth;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gastric issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motor restlessness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irreversible brain damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurry vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Transportation and bus companies must plan trips and shifts in a way that balances professional\nresponsibilities with personal well-being. This improves quality of life and ensures greater safety\nfor workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Biologix| Dire\u00e7\u00e3o e Sonol\u00eancia\" width=\"843\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Y_ClbKG3TY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In addition, sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy cause\nfatigue and excessive daytime drowsiness, further increasing the risk of traffic accidents. That is why professional drivers should undergo regular medical evaluations. These evaluations should investigate symptoms such as frequent snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, and daytime drowsiness. Physical indicators like obesity, hypertension, or a large neck circumference should also be considered. If the driver is found to be at risk, further diagnosis is essential. On the one hand, there is the Biologix Sleep Test\u00ae, a practical, simple and efficient test that can be conducted at home, without spending the night at a sleep lab, using only a sensor and a phone application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the diagnosis can be carried out through an exam known as polysomnography. This exam is more complex and requires the patient to spend the night in a sleep lab. The patient is monitored with sensors that record the airflow through the nose and mouth, blood oxygenation, heart rate, brain activity, and movements of the chest and limbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key message is this: prioritize your sleep. If you notice warning signs, seek medical advice.\nTaking care of your sleep is also taking care of yourself and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Safe Driving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some helpful tips to ensure safer driving for both professional and everyday drivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 - It may sound obvious, but the best advice is to rest before getting behind the wheel. Avoid driving late at night, especially between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM, or in the early afternoon between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, when drowsiness peaks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 \u2013 Do not set a fixed arrival time. This creates unnecessary pressure and may lead to risky\ndecisions. In the end, sleep always wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 \u2013 Eat healthy meals. Fatty, heavy foods are harder to digest and can contribute to drowsiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 \u2013 Adjust your seat and find a comfortable driving position. Poor posture or strain leads to quicker fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 \u2013 If you are driving for over two hours, take breaks to stretch your legs and boost circulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 \u2013 Pause every two hours. When you feel sleepy, pull over in a safe location. Wash your face, drink water or coffee, and take a short walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7 - Never take medications that impair your attention. If you're on medication that causes\ndrowsiness or dizziness, do not drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"3414\" class=\"elementor elementor-3414\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bba2a7b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bba2a7b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a39b97d\" data-id=\"a39b97d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b06e35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7b06e35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biologix.com.br\/en\/paciente\/#busca-centros\" id=\"buscar-centro-credenciado\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Look for an accredited center<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DISCLAIMER: Only properly qualified physicians  can diagnose diseases, recommend treatments and prescribe medications. 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