International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
-
Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Jun 2008
Body position and obstructive sleep apnea in 8-12-month-old infants.
To determine the association between body position and obstructive events during sleep as determined by polysomnography (PSG) in infants of ages 8-12 months with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ⋯ There was no significant effect of body position on sleep-disordered breathing in 8-12 months old infants, although REM sleep represented a significant risk factor for OSA.