Caffeine to Sustain Operational Fatigue

Abstract

Sleep deprivation and desynchronization from circadian rhythm are common in military operation. Caffeine is the most widely used psychostimulant and may be useful in operational fatigue-coping strategies. In this paper we will review the current policies on caffeine in the military, then we will discuss effects and potential use of a slow release caffeine formulation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP010458

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  • B. Sicard
  • D. Batejat
  • D. Lagarde
  • F. Chauffard
  • M. Enslen

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Caffeine
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Coffee
  • Deprivation
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Electronic Mail
  • Heart Rate
  • Jet Lag
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Persian Gulf War
  • Side Effects
  • Situational Awareness
  • Sleep Deprivation
  • Technical Information Centers

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  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management