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1Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Children's Mercy-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA; University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO, USA.
Sleep Medicine Reviews
|April 15, 2023
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Infant obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common but not well understood. This paper offers a framework on infant OSA for clinicians and researchers, suggesting future research directions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Sleep Medicine
- Neonatology
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent clinical condition.
- Despite its frequency, OSA is poorly documented in scientific literature.
- Infant OSA presents unique diagnostic and management challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a conceptual framework for understanding infant OSA.
- To consolidate current knowledge on infant OSA for clinicians and researchers.
- To identify and propose avenues for future research in infant OSA.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing data on infant OSA.
- Development of a conceptual framework based on current understanding.
- Identification of knowledge gaps and research priorities.
Main Results:
- A structured overview of the current state of infant OSA knowledge.
- A framework highlighting key aspects of infant OSA (e.g., pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment).
- A list of proposed research questions and areas for investigation.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive framework for infant OSA is needed.
- Further research is crucial to improve the understanding and management of infant OSA.
- This work aims to guide future clinical practice and scientific inquiry in infant sleep-disordered breathing.
Abstract:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is frequently encountered in clinical practice and yet poorly described in the literature. This paper will present a conceptual framework for clinicians and researchers on the current understanding of infant OSA and propose ideas for future research.
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