Research Notes on Infant Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is when breathing stops during sleep. There are many causes of infant sleep apnea such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, infection, hypoglycemia, intracranial hemorrhage, immature brain control of breathing and history of seizures. An apnea monitor, and possibly supplemental oxygen, may need to be used.1
Fast Facts:
- Discuss with your doctor as to which sleeping position is best for your infant.1
- Premature babies are at a higher risk of having this condition.1
- Parents and caregivers of high risk infants should be trained to perform infant CPR.1
Top Resources on Infant Sleep Apnea
- Infant Sleep Apnea Awareness Foundation: Official Site
- KidsHealth: Apnea
- McKesson Health Solutions (via University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics): Sleep Apnea: Infants
- National Health Enhancement Systems (via Baptist Memorial Health Care): Respiratory Problems - Sleep Apnea - Infants
- YourTotalHealth: Sleep Apnea in Newborn
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 YourTotalHealth: Sleep Apnea in Newborn
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