Sleep physiology and sleep-disordered breathing: the essentials.
In: Archives of Disease in Childhood, Jg. 97 (2012), Heft 1, S. 54-58
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Sleep is essential, but poses a risk to breathing in some children. We have outlined the developmental changes in sleep patterns and physiology, and the evidence of deleterious effects of sleep deprivation and of sleep-related breathing disorder (SRBD). Some factors increase the risk of adenotonsillar surgery and should be excluded before contemplating surgery in a secondary care setting. Screening for SRBD is indicated in some conditions, which are discussed. Although simple studies may suffice for many patients, there are a few who need more detailed assessment with polysomnography. A managed clinical network would be the most appropriate model to ensure appropriate organisation and utilisation of scarce resources in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Sleep physiology and sleep-disordered breathing: the essentials.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Primhak, Robert |
Zeitschrift: | Archives of Disease in Childhood, Jg. 97 (2012), Heft 1, S. 54-58 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2012 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 0003-9888 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1136/adc.2010.186676 |
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