Evaluation and Outcomes of Sleep Disordered Breathing in Neonates
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ThesisThesis type
Doctor of PhilosophyAuthor/s
Mehta, BhaveshAbstract
BACKGROUND
Sleep disordered breathing remains relatively unexplored in neonates. Multiple factors are responsible including, lack of established norms, challenges in diagnosing SDB in neonates and limited awareness in physicians. Understanding the risk factors, and long-term ...
See moreBACKGROUND Sleep disordered breathing remains relatively unexplored in neonates. Multiple factors are responsible including, lack of established norms, challenges in diagnosing SDB in neonates and limited awareness in physicians. Understanding the risk factors, and long-term consequences of SDB in neonates is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. The overall aim of this research was to document the impact of SDB in neonates. METHODS A comprehensive literature review undertaken to identify any guidelines or norms for SDB in neonates and its long-term impact. A national survey was conducted, investigating neonatologists'awareness, knowledge and practices around SDB in neonates. For studies 3 and 4, 80 neonates were enrolled and followed into early childhood, providing comprehensive analysis of key risk factors, presenting features, investigations, management and hospital outcomes of SDB in neonates. Study 4 explores the trajectory of SDB and its impact on the medium-term respiratory and neurodevelopmental outcomes at 3 years of age in a prospective cohort study. RESULTS Study 1 highlights the absence of established norms, standardised diagnostic and treatment criteria for SDB in neonates, and lack of long-term outcome data. Study 2 demonstrates considerable variation in awareness and practices amongst neonatologists around SDB in neonates. Study 3 identifies key risk factors for SDB in neonates and provides a comprehensive overview of the effectiveness of various diagnostic methods and management strategies employed for management of neonates with SDB. Study 4 demonstrates the trajectory of SDB in neonates and the associated developmental outcomes. CONCLUSION SDB in neonates is a serious condition with potential for long-term consequences. Our research highlights an urgent need for developing norms and consensus-based diagnostic and treatment thresholds. Longitudinal studies are crucial for determining causal links with these outcomes.
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See moreBACKGROUND Sleep disordered breathing remains relatively unexplored in neonates. Multiple factors are responsible including, lack of established norms, challenges in diagnosing SDB in neonates and limited awareness in physicians. Understanding the risk factors, and long-term consequences of SDB in neonates is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. The overall aim of this research was to document the impact of SDB in neonates. METHODS A comprehensive literature review undertaken to identify any guidelines or norms for SDB in neonates and its long-term impact. A national survey was conducted, investigating neonatologists'awareness, knowledge and practices around SDB in neonates. For studies 3 and 4, 80 neonates were enrolled and followed into early childhood, providing comprehensive analysis of key risk factors, presenting features, investigations, management and hospital outcomes of SDB in neonates. Study 4 explores the trajectory of SDB and its impact on the medium-term respiratory and neurodevelopmental outcomes at 3 years of age in a prospective cohort study. RESULTS Study 1 highlights the absence of established norms, standardised diagnostic and treatment criteria for SDB in neonates, and lack of long-term outcome data. Study 2 demonstrates considerable variation in awareness and practices amongst neonatologists around SDB in neonates. Study 3 identifies key risk factors for SDB in neonates and provides a comprehensive overview of the effectiveness of various diagnostic methods and management strategies employed for management of neonates with SDB. Study 4 demonstrates the trajectory of SDB in neonates and the associated developmental outcomes. CONCLUSION SDB in neonates is a serious condition with potential for long-term consequences. Our research highlights an urgent need for developing norms and consensus-based diagnostic and treatment thresholds. Longitudinal studies are crucial for determining causal links with these outcomes.
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Date
2024Rights statement
The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Faculty/School
Faculty of Medicine and Health, The Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical SchoolAwarding institution
The University of SydneyShare