Safeguarding Sleep -- Value in Neuroprotection of the Newborn
Safeguarding Sleep -- Value in Neuroprotection of the Newborn
In addition to the higher proportion of time spent in sleep, the sleep stages of a premature infant are less well-organized than in a term infant. As a result, one often cannot determine a preterm infant's sleep stage by simple observation. Continuous EEG can provide insight but is moderately invasive with current technology and is less helpful in demonstrating sleep cycles in the presence of injury to the brain or neurotropic drug administration.
Differences of Sleep in Premature Infants
In addition to the higher proportion of time spent in sleep, the sleep stages of a premature infant are less well-organized than in a term infant. As a result, one often cannot determine a preterm infant's sleep stage by simple observation. Continuous EEG can provide insight but is moderately invasive with current technology and is less helpful in demonstrating sleep cycles in the presence of injury to the brain or neurotropic drug administration.
