Technical reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics benefit from expertise and
resources of liaisons and internal (AAP) and external reviewers. However, technical reports …

Despite a major decrease in the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) since
the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its recommendation in 1992 that infants …

Despite declines in prevalence during the past two decades, sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS) continues to be the leading cause of death for infants aged between 1 month and 1 …

Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is a common problem affecting premature infants, likely
secondary to a “physiologic” immaturity of respiratory control that may be exacerbated by …

Background: Premature birth affects millions of neonates each year, placing them at risk for
respiratory disease due to prematurity. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is the most common …

Every year in the United States, approximately 3500 infants die of sleep-related infant
deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)(International Statistical …

The mid-day nap, sometimes called a siesta, is a ubiquitous occurrence across the lifespan.
It is well established that in addition to reducing sleepiness, mid-day naps offer a variety of …

Apnea of prematurity (AOP) remains a major clinical problem in present day neonatology
that warrants frequent evaluations and imposes challenges in therapeutic strategies …

OBJECTIVE: To compare breathing patterns and lung function in the supine, lateral, and
prone positions in oxygen-dependent preterm infants. STUDY DESIGN: Respiratory function …

Background In patients of various ages undergoing mechanical ventilation (MV), it has been
observed that positions other than the standard supine position, such as the prone position …