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Parental attitudes toward infant pulmonary function testing

M J Hayden1, J H Wildhaber, P N LeSouëf

  • 1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.

Pediatric Pulmonology
|June 23, 1998
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Infant pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are generally well-tolerated by infants. Most distress reported by parents is associated with sedative administration, not the PFTs themselves.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Clinical Research
  • Sedation in Infants

Background:

  • Infant pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are increasingly utilized in clinical and research settings.
  • Accurate information on potential side effects is crucial for informed consent.
  • Parental perception of infant distress during PFTs requires objective quantification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and quantify minor side effects of infant PFTs from a parental perspective.
  • To differentiate parental distress related to sedative administration versus the PFT procedure itself.
  • To assess infant comfort levels during and after PFTs.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to parents of 97 infants undergoing PFTs.
  • Parents reported on their infant's and their own distress levels related to sedative administration and PFTs.

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  • Data were collected on infant comfort upon waking and subsequent sleep quality.

    • Main Results:

    • 55% of infants experienced mild to moderate distress during sedative administration, while 94% were not distressed by the PFTs.
    • Parental distress was higher concerning sedative administration (49%) than watching PFTs (27%).
    • 73% of infants were untroubled upon waking, and 70% slept well afterward; 94% of parents would recommend PFTs.

    Conclusions:

    • The primary source of distress associated with infant PFTs is the administration of sedatives.
    • Infant pulmonary function tests are generally well-tolerated by infants, with minimal distress during the procedure.
    • Parental satisfaction is high, and most parents would recommend infant PFTs despite concerns about sedation.