Prone sleeping position in infancy: Implications for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular function
Advances in neonatal care have improved the survival rates of preterm infants, however, the likelihood of brain injury and neurodevelopmental disability remains a significant problem. Whilst the etiology of preterm brain injury is complex, impairments in the cardio- and cerebro-vascular function have been implicated. During infancy, sleep is vital for brain development. However, instabilities in cardio- and cerebro-vascular function are most marked during sleep. Sleeping position is an important part of a safe sleeping environment.
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Kelsee L. Shepherd, Stephanie R. Yiallourou, Rosemary S.C. Horne, Flora Y. Wong Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
More News: Brain | Cardiology | Cardiovascular | Disability | Environmental Health | Heart | Neurology | Perinatology & Neonatology | Rosemary | Sleep Disorders | Sleep Medicine