The effect of sleeping position on heart rate variability in newborns

The effect of sleeping position on heart rate variability in newborns

Abstract Background Lower heart rate variability (HRV) in a newborn might represent a risk factor for unfavourable outcome, a longer recovery after illness, and a sudden infant death. Our aim was to determine whether the newborn’s sleeping position is associated with HRV. Methods We performed a pros...

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Main Authors: Petja Fister, Manca Nolimal, Helena Lenasi, Matjaž Klemenc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Newborn
Heart rate variability
Sleeping positions
Autonomic nervous system
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02056-2

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