Citation

Pediatrics 2013; 132(2): X16.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2013-0127d

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Brief periods of low oxygen saturation are common in infants while restrained in car safety seats. There is some evidence that an insert that allows the infant head to rest in a neutral position in sleep may reduce hypoxic episodes.

This randomized controlled study shows that the insert reduced numbers of obstructive apneas and the severity of desaturation events but did not significantly reduce the overall rate of moderate desaturations.

Full Text: 10.1542/peds.2013-0127

Language: en