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Polysomnography use in complex term and preterm infants to facilitate evaluation and management in the neonatal

James Kim1, Seyni Gueye-Ndiaye2, Elizabeth Mauer3

  • 1Division of Newborn Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, Komansky Children's Hospital, New York, New York.

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM : Official Publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
|March 23, 2021
PubMed

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Polysomnography (PSG) is crucial for diagnosing breathing issues in complex newborns. This study shows PSG effectively identifies obstructive apnea and guides interventions, leading to improved clinical outcomes in term and preterm infants.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Pediatric Pulmonology

Background:

  • Recurrent desaturation episodes and suspected obstructive apnea are common concerns in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
  • Polysomnography (PSG) is a key diagnostic tool for evaluating these conditions in infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize term and preterm infants undergoing PSG for respiratory issues.
  • To determine the prevalence of abnormal PSG findings and identify subsequent interventions.
  • To assess the diagnostic utility of airway and swallow evaluations alongside PSG.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study was conducted on infants evaluated with PSG in the NICU.
  • Data were collected from January 2012 to April 2018.
  • Infant characteristics, PSG indications, comorbid conditions, and intervention outcomes were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • PSG was performed on 31 infants (15 term, 16 preterm); 97% showed abnormal apnea-hypopnea indices, predominantly obstructive.
  • Interventions based on PSG findings were implemented in 77% of infants.
  • Otolaryngology and swallow evaluations revealed abnormalities in a significant proportion of infants, aiding management.

Conclusions:

  • Inpatient PSG is valuable for evaluating and managing complex term and preterm infants with respiratory issues in the NICU.
  • PSG findings effectively guide targeted therapies, leading to resolution of clinical signs in most infants.
Abstract

Keywords:
neonatal intensive care unitneonatepolysomnographysleep apnea syndromessleep-disordered breathing

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