A Randomized Crossover Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Positioning on Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Infants with Robin Sequence.

IF 2 4区医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS

Children-Basel Pub Date : 2025-03-20 DOI:10.3390/children12030389

Cornelia Wiechers, Simon Goetz, Karen Kreutzer, Christina Weismann, Jessica LeClair, Glen McGee, Christian F Poets, Mirja Quante

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Abstract

Background: The prone position is one of the most frequently used treatment options for infants with Robin sequence (RS), but its effect and its safety regarding the increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome are controversial.

Methods: In a prospective randomized crossover study, we investigated the effects of the prone versus supine position on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using polygraphy. Infants with RS admitted to the University Hospital Tuebingen between 4/2021 and 5/2023 were analyzed for their obstructive apnea index (OAI), oxygen desaturation index < 80%, minimum and basal oxygen saturation, basal and highest transcutaneous carbon dioxide level, and respiratory and heart rate in both sleep positions.

Results: A total of 29 children were analyzed. A total of 21/29 children were measured in both positions, while 6/29 children were only measured in the supine position and 2/29 only in the prone position. We found no significant difference in the OAI for the supine versus prone position in main effects analyses. In unadjusted linear model analysis, infants in the supine position had an OAI of 9.9 (95% CI, -2.4, 22.3) events/h higher than those in the prone position. A total of 13/21 infants benefitted from the prone position, whilst 8/21 had a worsening of their OSA. We found no evidence of a significant interaction between sleeping position and syndromic status.

Conclusions: Prone positioning improves, but does not eliminate, OSA symptoms in infants with RS, and severe OSA may often persist. There are infants in whom a change to the prone position leads to a worsening of their OSA.

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Children-Basel PEDIATRICS-

CiteScore

2.70

自引率

16.70%

发文量

1735

审稿时长

6 weeks

期刊介绍： Children is an international, open access journal dedicated to a streamlined, yet scientifically rigorous, dissemination of peer-reviewed science related to childhood health and disease in developed and developing countries. The publication focuses on sharing clinical, epidemiological and translational science relevant to children’s health. Moreover, the primary goals of the publication are to highlight under‑represented pediatric disciplines, to emphasize interdisciplinary research and to disseminate advances in knowledge in global child health. In addition to original research, the journal publishes expert editorials and commentaries, clinical case reports, and insightful communications reflecting the latest developments in pediatric medicine. By publishing meritorious articles as soon as the editorial review process is completed, rather than at predefined intervals, Children also permits rapid open access sharing of new information, allowing us to reach the broadest audience in the most expedient fashion.