The use of pulse transit time in pediatric sleep studies: A systematic review

As a surrogate measure of blood pressure, pulse transit time (PTT) is commonly used in studies investigating arterial function and respiratory sleep disturbance. A systematic search of the literature was conducted with the aim of reviewing the usefulness of the technique within pediatric sleep studies. All studies that used PTT as a diagnostic tool during sleep in infants, children or adolescents were considered. The search yielded 425 articles, of which 21 full-text articles met inclusion criteria, the majority reporting on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research