Table 1

Comparison of number of preterm neonates with cardio-respiratory symptoms before, during, and after placement in a car seat (n, %)


Placement in the car seat


Cardio-Respiratory Symptom
Before (1) (n = 42)
During (2) (n = 42)
After (3) (n = 42)
P1–2
P2–3

Periodic Breathing
9 (21.4%)
25 (59.5%)
2 (4.8%)
0.01
0.001
Apnea
0
2 (4.8%)
0
NS
NS
Bradycardia (HR ≤80/min)
4 (%)
14 (33.3%)
0
0.001
NS
O2 Saturation<90%
9 (21.4%)
33 (78.6%)
7 (16.7%)
0.01
0.01
Combination*
10 (23.8%)
35 (83.3%)
3 (7.1%)
0.001
0.001

* Presence of any cardio-respiratory symptoms

Ojadi et al. BMC Pediatrics 2005 5:28   doi:10.1186/1471-2431-5-28