Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
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Repetitive Arousals and <strong>Sleep</strong><br />
Fragmentation Can Cause:<br />
• Blunted arousal response<br />
• Delay <strong>in</strong> apnea term<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
• More severe oxygen desats and CO 2 retention<br />
• Symptoms of sleep deprivation<br />
– Daytime sleep<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
– Lack of energy<br />
– Lack of <strong>in</strong>itiative<br />
– May exacerbate behavior and learn<strong>in</strong>g disabilities