Heart Rate and Respiratory Rate Differences Between Preterm and Full-Term Infants During Quiet Sleep: Possible Implications for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter G. Katona ◽  
John R. Egbert
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Respiratory Rate ◽  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Quiet Sleep ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
The Difference

The heart rate and respiratory rate of eight preterm (average gestational age, 33.3 ± 2.2 weeks) and 13 full-term infants were determined during quiet sleep at home during the first year of life. Both heart rate and respiratory rate were greater in preterm infants throughout the first six months. The difference was maximum at age 10 weeks (21.1 beats per minute and 13.7 breaths per minute), with the difference being statistically significant, at least at the P < .01 level at ages 10, 12, and 14 weeks, while P ≥.01 at all other ages. The 10-to 14-week period is precisely the same period during which the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has been reported to be maximum. These results support the concept that SIDS is linked to a vulnerable phase of cardiorespiratory maturation.

Cardiorespiratory Function in 16 Full-Term Infants With Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
pp. 787-796
Author(s):  
D. P. Southall ◽  
J. M. Richards ◽  
V. Stebbens ◽  
A. J. Wilson ◽  
V. Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Matched Control ◽  
Periodic Breathing ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Breathing Patterns ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Function

Twenty-four-hour tape recordings of ECG and breathing movements from 16 term infants (≥37 weeks' gestation) who subsequently died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) were compared with recordings from surviving infants from the same populations. Apneic pauses of varying durations, periodic and regular breathing patterns, heart and respiratory rates during regular breathing were measured. Only one of 16 full-term infants with SIDS had findings outside the range of age-matched control infants (an excess of periodic breathing patterns and an absence of regular breathing). When the first recordings of each of infants who died of SIDS, except one who had cyanotic episodes prior to death, were compared to recordings of survivors (six for each case) closely matched for age, gestation, and weight at birth, no differences in breathing patterns or heart or respiratory rates during regular breathing could be demonstrated. These particular measurements of cardiorespiratory function were, therefore, unable to identify the majority of full-term infants at risk for SIDS.

scholarly journals 353 HEART RATE VARIABILITY AND SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME

1994 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 61A-61A
Author(s):  
Francesco Perticone ◽  
Raffaele Maio ◽  
Carmela Cosco ◽  
Fabiola Pugliese ◽  
Cosima Cloro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Infant

Apnea, Hypoxemia, and Aborted Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 686-691
Author(s):  
June P. Brady ◽  
Ronald L. Ariagno ◽  
John L. Watts ◽  
Steven L. Goldman ◽  
Fe M. Dumpit
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Periodic Breathing ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Nasal Catheter ◽  
End Tidal

To find out whether there is any relationship between the ventilatory response to hypoxia and the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), we studied the effects of mild induced hypoxia (PIO2, 120 mm Hg = 17% oxygen) in 16 infants aged 2 weeks to 6 months. Eight had recurrent apneic spells (apnea group) (five had aborted SIDS and three had recurrent apnea in the intensive care nursery) and eight were "well" preterm infants about to fly in a pressurized airplane (PIO2, 120 mm Hg) (control group). Mean birth weights were 2,245 and 1,400 gm and mean gestational ages were 35 and 30 weeks. Postconceptual ages (41.8 and 41.3 weeks) were almost identical. Heart rate was obtained from an ECG, and respiratory rate and pattern were obtained from a pneumogram. In addition, end-tidal PCO2 and PN2 or PO2 were obtained with a nasal catheter and gas analyzers. In the apnea group with inhalation of 17% oxygen, we observed an increase in periodic breathing and an increase in both rate and total duration of respiratory pauses. In the control group there were no significant changes. Heart rate and PCO2 did not change in either group. Our findings suggest that infants prone to apnea may have unique respiratory responses to mild induced hypoxia.

`Near-Miss' for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Infants: A Clinical Problem

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 726-730
Author(s):  
Ronald L. Ariagno ◽  
Christian Guilleminault ◽  
Rowena Korobkin ◽  
Margaret Owen-Boeddiker ◽  
Roger Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Near Miss ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Medical Evaluation

Three hundred six infants were referred for evaluation of "near-miss" sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) from 1973 to 1980. Following the hospitalization and medical evaluation, there were 156 infants (115 term and 41 preterm) for whom there was no explanation for the presenting event and who were considered near-miss infants; 88% of these infants were seen during the first 3 months of life. A repeat near-miss event was reported in 63% (term) and 83% (preterm) infants. Twelve percent of term infants and 17% of the preterm infants had ten or more repeat events. A home apnea/cardiac monitor was prescribed for 88% of the infants for an average duration of 5.6 months in term infants and 3.5 months in preterm infants. Monitoring had been discontinued in 69% of the infants by 7 months of age. One full-term infant was later a SIDS victim. The risk of a repeat nearmiss event is concluded to be sufficiently great to demand immediate hospitalization, medical evaluation, home monitoring when there is no specific treatment, and close clinical follow-up. Follow-up studies are needed to determine whether there is any long-term morbidity for infants who have had near miss events.

scholarly journals What risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome are preterm and term medically complex infants exposed to at home?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Mitchell ◽  
Daniel Y Wang ◽  
Christine Troskie ◽  
Lisa Loczy ◽  
Abby Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Respiratory Syncytial Virus ◽  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Maternal Smoking ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Medical Complexity ◽  
Syncytial Virus

Abstract Objectives Risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome include premature birth, maternal smoking, prone or side sleeping position, sleeping with blankets, sharing a sleeping surface with an adult, and sleeping without an adult in the room. In this study, we compare parents’ responses on sleep patterns in premature and term infants with medical complexity. Methods Parents of children enrolled in the Canadian Respiratory Syncytial Virus Evaluation Study of Palivizumab were phoned monthly regarding their child’s health status until the end of each respiratory syncytial virus season. Baseline data were obtained on patient demographics, medical history, and neonatal course. Responses on adherence to safe sleep recommendations were recorded as part of the assessment. Results A total of 2,526 preterms and 670 term infants with medical complexity were enrolled. Statistically significant differences were found in maternal smoking rates between the two groups: 13.3% (preterm); 9.3% (term) infants (χ 2=8.1, df=1, P=0.004) and with respect to toys in the crib: 12.3% (term) versus 5.8% preterms (χ 2=24.5, df=1, P<0.0005). Preterm infants were also significantly more likely to be placed prone to sleep (8.8%), compared with term infants (3.3%), (χ 2=18.1, df=1, P<0.0005). Conclusion All the infants in this study had frequent medical contacts. There is a greater prevalence of some risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome in preterm infants compared to term infants with medical complexity. Specific educational interventions for vulnerable infants may be necessary.

Effects of Central Apneas on Transcutaneous Po2 in Control Subjects, Siblings of Victims of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Near Miss Infants

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 413-418
Author(s):  
A. Kahn ◽  
D. Blum ◽  
E. Engelman ◽  
P. Waterschoot
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Near Miss ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Quiet Sleep ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen Pressure ◽  
Central Apneas

A total of 75 polysomnograms recorded during night sessions in 25 control subjects, 25 siblings of sudden infant death syndrome victims, and 25 near miss infants were studied in order to correlate the duration of central apnea to the decrease in transcutaneous oxygen pressure (tcPo2). A total of 1,650 central apneas were recorded. The three groups of infants presented the same tendency for a lower tcPo2 in indeterminate and active sleep as in quiet sleep (P > .10). The apneas were not preceded by a decrease in tcPo2, but were followed by a decrease in tcPo2, directly proportional to the duration of apnea. The correlation was measured in each infant individually, and proved to be significant in all cases, and comparable in the three groups. The longest apneas (greater than ten seconds) were followed by the greatest decrease in tcPo2, and were restricted to the near miss group. Apart from this observation, the near miss and sibling infants did not show lower tcPo2 than the control subjects, at any time, during sleep.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Infants Evaluated by Apnea Programs in California

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally L. Davidson Ward ◽  
Thomas G. Keens ◽  
Linda S. Chan ◽  
Bradley E. Chipps ◽  
Stephen H. Carson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Home Monitoring ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Technical Errors ◽  
Nonaccidental Trauma ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Home Monitor

Home apnea/bradycardia monitoring is frequently used in the management of infants at increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). However, some infants have died despite evaluation by infant apnea programs, and the benefits of home monitoring remain unproven. To determine the SIDS rate and risk factors of infants evaluated by infant apnea programs, 31 apnea programs and ten home monitor vendors in California were surveyed. Eleven (35%) of the apnea programs and four (40%) of the vendors responded. Information was obtained on 26 infants who died. Thirteen (50%) deaths were due to SIDS. Abnormal sleep studies did not predict death. Fifteen infants died despite a recommendation for home monitoring. Seven deaths occurred in association with technical errors or noncompliance with monitoring. Four deaths were due to nonaccidental trauma. The apnea programs evaluated 3,406 infants during a 5-year period; 1,841 had monitoring recommended. Term infants with apnea, subsequent siblings of SIDS victims, and infants evaluated at referral centers were more likely to have monitoring recommended than premature infants with apnea or infants evaluated at nonreferral centers (P < .0001). Infants who had monitoring recommended were at equal risk of dying of SIDS as those who did not.

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