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Apparent life threatening events and infant holding practices
1Department of Paediatrics, University of Adelaide, Australia.
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|December 1, 1995
Summary
Infants experiencing apparent life-threatening events (ALTE) may have abnormal responses to airway occlusion when held or nursed. Modifying infant holding and feeding practices can prevent these concerning events.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neonatology
- Cardiorespiratory Physiology
Background:
- Apparent life-threatening events (ALTE) are a significant concern in infant care.
- The precise triggers and contributing factors for ALTE are not always clear.
- Previous research has focused on various causes, but environmental interactions require further investigation.