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Sarvas E, Webb J, Landrigan-Ossar M, Yin L. Oral Health Care for Children and Youth With Developmental Disabilities: Clinical Report. Pediatrics 2024; 154:e2024067603. [PMID: 39034828 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2024-067603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Oral health is an essential component of overall health for all individuals. The oral health of children and youth with developmental disabilities (CYDD) involves unique characteristics and needs of which pediatricians and pediatric clinicians can be aware. Risk for oral disease in CYDD is multifactorial and includes underlying medical conditions, medications, and ability to participate in preventive oral health care and treatment, and lack of access to providers is common for this population despite being eligible for Medicaid. Pediatric clinicians are uniquely positioned to support the oral health needs of CYDD and their families through the medical home. This clinical report aims to inform pediatric clinicians about the unique oral health needs of CYDD. It provides guidance on assessing caries risk and periodontal status using structured screening instruments; understanding dental trauma, the role of diet and caries risk, trauma prevention, and malocclusion; and providing anticipatory guidance on oral hygiene that includes tooth brushing, use of fluoridated toothpaste, assessing community water fluoridation, advocating for a dental home by 1 year of age, and transition to adult dental care as part of adolescent health care. It also highlights special considerations for dental treatment rendered under sedation or general anesthesia that CYDD may need. Pediatric clinicians can help reduce risk of CYDD developing dental disease by understanding the unique needs of their patients and their barriers to accessing oral health care in their community, communicating with the child's dental home, and advocating for safe and accessible dental procedures.
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- Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC and Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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Shetty M, Davey MJ, Nixon GM, Walter LM, Horne RSC. Sleep spindles are reduced in children with Down syndrome and sleep-disordered breathing. Pediatr Res 2024; 96:457-470. [PMID: 37845520 PMCID: PMC11343711 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02854-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with Down syndrome (DS) are at increased risk of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). We investigated sleep spindle activity, as a marker of sleep quality, and its relationship with daytime functioning in children with DS compared to typically developing (TD) children. METHODS Children with DS and SDB (n = 44) and TD children matched for age, sex and SDB severity underwent overnight polysomnography. Fast or Slow sleep spindles were identified manually during N2/N3 sleep. Spindle activity was characterized as spindle number, density (number of spindles/h) and intensity (density × average duration) on central (C) and frontal (F) electrodes. Parents completed the Child Behavior Check List and OSA-18 questionnaires. RESULTS In children with DS, spindle activity was lower compared to TD children for F Slow and F Slow&Fast spindles combined (p < 0.001 for all). Furthermore, there were no correlations between spindle activity and CBCL subscales; however, spindle activity for C Fast and C Slow&Fast was negatively correlated with OSA-18 emotional symptoms and caregiver concerns and C Fast activity was also negatively correlated with daytime function and total problems. CONCLUSIONS Reduced spindle activity in children with DS may underpin the increased sleep disruption and negative effects of SDB on quality of life and behavior. IMPACT Children with Down syndrome (DS) are at increased risk of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), which is associated with sleep disruption affecting daytime functioning. Sleep spindles are a sensitive marker of sleep quality. We identified for the first time that children with DS had reduced sleep spindle activity compared to typically developing children matched for SDB severity. The reduced spindle activity likely underpins the more disrupted sleep and may be associated with reduced daytime functioning and quality of life and may also be an early biomarker for an increased risk of developing dementia later in life in children with DS.
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- Marisha Shetty
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Walter LM, Kleeman EA, Shetty M, Bassam A, Andiana AS, Tamanyan K, Davey MJ, Nixon GM, Horne RS. The surge in heart rate and blood pressure at respiratory event termination is dampened in children with down syndrome. Sleep Med 2024; 119:451-457. [PMID: 38788315 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.05.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Children with Down syndrome (DS) have a high prevalence of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and altered cardiovascular autonomic control. We aimed to analyze the effect of DS on the surge in heart rate (HR) and pulse transit time (PTT, an inverse surrogate measure of blood pressure change) at respiratory event termination. METHODS 44 children (3-19 y) with DS and 44 typically developing (TD) children matched for SDB severity, age and sex underwent overnight polysomnography. Multilevel modelling determined the effect of DS on HR and PTT changes between a 10s pre-event to the latter half of each respiratory event (late-event) and 15s post-event during NREM and REM, accounting for SDB severity and event length. RESULTS The children with DS had a significantly smaller % change in HR late-event to post-event (NREM: DS 26.4 % ± 17.5 % (mean ± SD), TD 30.7 % ± 21.0 %; REM DS 16.9 % ± 15.3 %, TD 21.0 % ± 14.0 %; p < 0.05 for both) compared with TD children for obstructive events, and central events (13.2 % ± 17.0 %, TD 18.8 % ± 17.0 %; p < 0.01) during REM. %change in PTT was significantly smaller in the DS group during NREM and REM from pre-event and late-event to post-event compared with TD children for obstructive and central events. CONCLUSION These results suggest children with DS have dampened HR and BP responses to respiratory events compared with TD children. Whether this is symptomatic of autonomic dysfunction or a protective factor for the cardiovascular system in children with DS remains to be elucidated.
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- Lisa M Walter
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Ong MBH, Davey MJ, Nixon GM, Walter LM, Horne RS. Effect of sleep disordered breathing severity in children with Down syndrome on parental wellbeing and social support. Sleep Med 2024; 116:71-80. [PMID: 38432030 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.02.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Sleep disorders, particularly sleep disordered breathing (SDB), are common in children with Down syndrome (DS). We investigated the relationship between SDB severity and parental psychological wellbeing and their perception of social support. METHODS 44 children with DS (3-19 years) underwent overnight polysomnography and were categorised into three groups: primary snoring, Mild and Moderate/Severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Parents completed questionnaires about their child's behaviour (Child Behavior Checklist), sleep symptoms (Pediatric Sleep Survey Instrument) and SDB-related quality of life (OSA-18), together with the DUKE-UNC Functional Social Support (DUKE) and Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) questionnaires for themselves. 34 children completed a follow-up study after 2 years. RESULTS There were no significant differences between SDB severity groups for parental perceived social support or psychological wellbeing. Total scores on the DUKE were below average and PGWBI scores were indicative of moderate psychological distress in all three groups. Reduced perceived levels of social support were significantly correlated with externalising child behaviour and sleep disturbance. Diminished parental psychological wellbeing was also significantly correlated with increased sleep disturbances and reduced quality of life in children. At follow-up there were no significant changes in any questionnaire outcome, however parents of children with improved SDB severity had improved PGWBI vitality scores. CONCLUSION The degree of parent-reported sleep disturbance in children with DS was linked to suboptimal perceived parental social support and poor psychological wellbeing. Our results emphasise the need for enhanced awareness of the detrimental effects of sleep problems in children with DS on parental wellbeing.
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- Miles Beng Hee Ong
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Desai S, Chen IY, Hom C, Doran E, Nguyen DD, Benca RM, Lott IT, Mander BA. Insomnia Symptoms Are Associated with Measures of Functional Deterioration and Dementia Status in Adults with Down Syndrome at High Risk for Alzheimer's Disease. J Alzheimers Dis 2024; 100:613-629. [PMID: 38875029 PMCID: PMC11307085 DOI: 10.3233/jad-220750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Background While obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia symptoms in neurotypical populations are associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD), their association with dementia in adults with Down syndrome (DS) remains less clear, even though these symptoms are prevalent and treatable in DS. Understanding their associations with AD-related dementia status, cognitive impairment, and functional deterioration may lead to interventions to slow decline or disease progression in adults with DS. Objective To characterize differences in OSA and insomnia symptom expression by dementia status, and to determine which sleep factors support dementia diagnosis. Methods Multimodal consensus conference was used to determine dementia status in 52 adults with DS (52.2 ± 6.4 years, 21 women). Cognitive impairment, adaptive behavior skills, and symptoms of OSA and insomnia were quantified using validated assessments for adults with DS and their primary informants. Results A sex by dementia status interaction demonstrated that older women with DS and dementia had more severe terminal insomnia but not OSA symptoms relative to older women with DS who were cognitively stable (CS). Greater insomnia symptom severity was associated with greater functional impairments in social and self-care domains adjusting for age, sex, premorbid intellectual impairment, and dementia status. Conclusions Insomnia symptoms are more severe in women with DS with dementia than in women with DS and no dementia, and regardless of dementia status or sex, more severe insomnia symptoms are associated with greater impairment in activities of daily living. These findings underscore the potential importance of early insomnia symptom evaluation and treatment in women with DS at risk of developing AD.
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- Shivum Desai
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Southfield, MI, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
- Department of Cognitive Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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Walter LM, Varkey JM, Gu C, Bassam A, Davey MJ, Nixon GM, Horne RS. Sleep disordered breathing improvement prevents worsening of autonomic dysfunction in children with Down syndrome. Sleep Med 2023; 107:219-228. [PMID: 37244137 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Resolution of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in typically developing children normalises heart rate variability (HRV), a measure of autonomic control, to that of non-snoring controls. Children with Down Syndrome (DS) have dampened heart rate variability (HRV) but the effect of treatment is not known. To assess the effect of improvement of SDB on autonomic control we compared HRV in children with DS whose SDB improved over 2 y, to those whose SDB did not improve. METHODS 24 children (3-19 y) had a baseline and follow-up polysomnographic study 2 y later. Improved SDB was defined as a reduction in obstructive apnea hypopnea index (OAHI) to ≤ 50% of baseline. Children were grouped into Improved (n = 12) and Unimproved (n = 12). Power spectral analysis of the ECG determined low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF) power and the LF/HF ratio. Seven children in the Improved and 2 in the Unimproved group were treated following the baseline study. RESULTS In the Unimproved group at follow-up, LF power was lower compared to baseline during N3 and Total Sleep (p < 0.05 for both). HF power was lower during REM (p < 0.05). HRV remained unchanged between studies in the Improved group. CONCLUSION Autonomic control worsened as indicated by lower LF and HF power in children whose SDB was not improved. In contrast, in those children with improved SDB, autonomic control remained the same, suggesting improvement in SDB severity prevents further worsening of autonomic control in children with DS.
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- Lisa M Walter
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Betavani VMP, Davey MJ, Nixon GM, Walter LM, Horne RSC. Effects of Treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing on Sleep Macro- and Micro-Architecture in Children with Down Syndrome. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9070984. [PMID: 35883968 PMCID: PMC9317623 DOI: 10.3390/children9070984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Background: Children with Down syndrome (DS) are at increased risk of obstructive sleep disordered breathing (SDB), which is associated with intermittent hypoxia and sleep disruption affecting daytime functioning. We aimed to examine the effects of treatment of SDB on sleep quality and daytime functioning in children with DS. Methods: Children with DS and SDB (n = 24) completed a baseline and follow-up overnight polysomnographic (PSG) study 22 ± 7 months (mean ± SD) later. Sleep micro-architecture was assessed using EEG spectral analysis, and parents completed a number of questionnaires assessing sleep, behavior, daytime functioning, and quality of life (QOL). Results: A total of nine children (38%) were treated. At baseline, the treated group had more severe SDB compared to the untreated group. SDB severity was significantly improved from 40.3 ± 46.9 events/h to 17.9 ± 26.9 events/h (p < 0.01) at follow up in children who were treated. There were no significant differences in sleep macro-architecture parameters from baseline to follow up in either the treated or untreated group. Sleep micro-architecture was not different between studies in the treated group, however this tended to improve in the untreated group, particularly in REM sleep. Daytime functioning and behavior were not different between the studies in either group, however, QOL improved after treatment. Conclusions: Our study identified that treatment of SDB improves severity of the disease as defined by PSG, and this was associated with parental reports of improved QOL, despite treatment having no demonstrable impacts on sleep quality, behavior, or daytime functioning.
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- Viecky M. P. Betavani
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia; (V.M.P.B.); (M.J.D.); (G.M.N.); (L.M.W.)
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia; (V.M.P.B.); (M.J.D.); (G.M.N.); (L.M.W.)
- Melbourne Children’s Sleep Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia; (V.M.P.B.); (M.J.D.); (G.M.N.); (L.M.W.)
- Melbourne Children’s Sleep Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia; (V.M.P.B.); (M.J.D.); (G.M.N.); (L.M.W.)
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia; (V.M.P.B.); (M.J.D.); (G.M.N.); (L.M.W.)
- Department of Paediatrics, Level 5, Monash Children’s Hospital, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-385722827
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Sibarani CR, Walter LM, Davey MJ, Nixon GM, Horne RSC. Sleep-disordered breathing and sleep macro- and micro-architecture in children with Down syndrome. Pediatr Res 2022; 91:1248-1256. [PMID: 34230620 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-021-01642-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with Down syndrome (DS) are at increased risk of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), which is associated with intermittent hypoxia and sleep disruption affecting daytime functioning. We aimed to compare the impact of SDB on sleep quality in children with DS compared to typically developing (TD) children with and without SDB. METHODS Children with DS and SDB (n = 44) were age- and sex-matched with TD children without SDB (TD-) and also for SDB severity with TD children with SDB (TD+). Children underwent overnight polysomnography with sleep macro- and micro-architecture assessed using electroencephalogram (EEG) spectral analysis, including slow-wave activity (SWA, an indicator of sleep propensity). RESULTS Children with DS had greater hypoxic exposure, more respiratory events during REM sleep, higher total, delta, sigma, and beta EEG power in REM than TD+ children, despite the same overall frequency of obstructive events. Compared to TD- children, they also had more wake after sleep-onset and lower sigma power in N2 and N3. The DS group had reduced SWA, indicating reduced sleep drive, compared to both TD groups. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that SDB has a greater impact on sleep quality in children with DS compared to TD children. IMPACT SDB in children with DS exacerbates disruption of sleep quality, compared to TD children. The prevalence of SDB is very high in children with DS; however, studies on the effects of SDB on sleep quality are limited in this population. Our findings suggest that SDB has a greater impact on sleep quality in children with DS compared to TD children, and should be screened for and treated as soon as possible.
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- Christy R Sibarani
- Department of Paediatrics and The Ritchie Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics and The Ritchie Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics and The Ritchie Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics and The Ritchie Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics and The Ritchie Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Lovos A, Bottrill K, Sakhon S, Nyhuis C, Egleson E, Luongo A, Murphy M, Thurman AJ, Abbeduto L, Lee NR, Hughes K, Edgin J. Circadian Sleep-Activity Rhythm across Ages in Down Syndrome. Brain Sci 2021; 11:brainsci11111403. [PMID: 34827402 PMCID: PMC8615672 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11111403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Across all ages, individuals with Down syndrome (DS) experience high rates of sleep problems as well as cognitive impairments. This study sought to investigate whether circadian rhythm disruption was also experienced by people with DS and whether this kind of sleep disorder may be correlated with cognitive performance. A cross-sectional study of 101 participants (58 with DS, 43 with typical development) included individuals in middle childhood (6–10 years old), adolescence (11–18 years old), and young adulthood (19–26 years old). Sleep and markers of circadian timing and robustness were calculated using actigraphy. Cognitive and behavioral data were gathered via a novel touchscreen battery (A-MAPTM, Arizona Memory Assessment for Preschoolers and Special Populations) and parent questionnaire. Results indicated that children and adolescents with DS slept the same amount as peers with typical development, but significant group differences were seen in phase timing. The circadian robustness markers, interdaily stability and intradaily variability of sleep-wake rhythms, were healthiest for children regardless of diagnostic group and worst for adults with DS. Amplitude of the 24-h activity profile was elevated for all individuals with DS. In analyses of the correlations between sleep quality, rhythms, and cognition in people with DS, interdaily stability was positively correlated with reaction time and negatively correlated with verbal and scene recall, a finding that indicates increased stability may paradoxically correlate with poorer cognitive outcomes. Further, we found no relations with sleep efficiency previously found in preschool and adult samples. Therefore, the current findings suggest that a thorough examination of sleep disorders in DS must take into account age as well as circadian robustness to better understand sleep-cognitive correlations in this group.
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- Annalysa Lovos
- Department of Psychology, School of Mind, Brain and Behavior, College of Science, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA; (K.B.); (E.E.); (A.L.); (J.E.)
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- Department of Psychology, School of Mind, Brain and Behavior, College of Science, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA; (K.B.); (E.E.); (A.L.); (J.E.)
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- Statistics Department, Los Angeles Valley College, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA 91401, USA;
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- College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA;
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- Department of Psychology, School of Mind, Brain and Behavior, College of Science, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA; (K.B.); (E.E.); (A.L.); (J.E.)
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- Department of Psychology, School of Mind, Brain and Behavior, College of Science, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA; (K.B.); (E.E.); (A.L.); (J.E.)
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- Department of Physiology and Buiphysics, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA;
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and MIND Institute, University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA; (A.J.T.); (L.A.)
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and MIND Institute, University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA; (A.J.T.); (L.A.)
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;
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- Department of Psychology, School of Mind, Brain and Behavior, College of Science, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA; (K.B.); (E.E.); (A.L.); (J.E.)
- Sonoran University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), University of Arizona, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
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Children with Down syndrome and sleep disordered breathing have altered cardiovascular control. Pediatr Res 2021; 90:819-825. [PMID: 33230194 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-020-01285-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in typically developing (TD) children is associated with adverse cardiovascular effects. As children with Down syndrome (DS) are at increased risk for SDB, we aimed to compare the cardiovascular effects of SDB in children with DS to those of TD children with and without SDB. METHODS Forty-four children with DS (3-19 years) were age and sex matched with 44 TD children without SDB (TD-) and with 44 TD children with matched severity of SDB (TD+). Power spectral density was calculated from ECG recordings, for low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF), total power and the LF/HF ratio. RESULTS Children with DS had lower HF power, and higher LF/HF during sleep and when awake. There were no differences between groups for LF power. SpO2 nadir, average SpO2 drop and SpO2 > 4% drop were larger in the DS group compared to the TD+ group (p < 0.05 for all). CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrate significantly reduced parasympathetic activity (reduced HF power) and increased LF/HF (a measure of sympathovagal balance) in children with DS, together with greater exposure to hypoxia, suggesting SDB has a greater effect in these children that may contribute to an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. IMPACT Sleep disordered breathing in children with Down syndrome exacerbates impaired autonomic control and increases exposure to hypoxia, compared to typically developing children. In typically developing children sleep disordered breathing has adverse effects on autonomic cardiovascular control. The prevalence of sleep disordered breathing is very high in children with Down syndrome; however, studies on the effects on cardiovascular control are limited in this population. This study supports screening and early treatment of sleep disordered breathing in children with Down syndrome.
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Characterization of Sleep Disturbances in Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome and Their Relation with Cognitive and Behavioral Features. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18095001. [PMID: 34065045 PMCID: PMC8125939 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18095001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Despite sleep disturbances are common among youths with Down syndrome (DS), the cognitive and behavioral features associated with sleep problems have not yet been studied extensively. The present study investigated the presence of sleep disturbances in a group of children and adolescents with DS and their cognitive and behavioral correlates. Seventy-one children and adolescents with DS underwent a neuropsychological evaluation, whereas parents completed questionnaires for the screening of the child's sleep, emotional and behavioral problems. We found no association between sleep disturbances and sex, nonverbal IQ, nor adaptive abilities. However, we found that age was positively associated with disorders in initiating and maintaining sleep (DIMS) and disorders of excessive somnolence (DOES), while body mass index was related with DOES. We also detected a relationship between visual-motor integrations and DIMS, as well as multiple associations between sleep disturbances and psychopathological and behavioral problems, mainly externalizing symptoms. The present study provided a detailed characterization of sleep problems in relation to several features of youths with DS. The proper identification of sleep disturbances profile in the DS population could support the process of clinical evaluation, in particular for psychopathological aspects.
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Bassam A, Thacker J, Walter LM, Davey MJ, Nixon GM, Horne RS. Nocturnal dipping of heart rate is impaired in children with Down syndrome and sleep disordered breathing. Sleep Med 2021; 81:466-473. [PMID: 33872947 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2021.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Children with Down syndrome (DS) are at increased risk for sleep disordered breathing (SDB), which can have adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. In adults with SDB, nocturnal dipping of heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) is reduced, and this is associated with an increased risk of future cardiovascular events. We aimed to compare nocturnal dipping of HR and pulse transit time (PTT) (a surrogate inverse measure of BP change) in children with DS and SDB to those of typically developing (TD) children with and without SDB. METHODS 19 children with DS (3-18 years) were age and sex matched with 19 TD children without SDB (TD-) and with 19 TD children with matched severity of SDB (TD+). Nocturnal dipping was assessed as the percentage change in HR and PTT from wake before sleep onset to total sleep, N2, N3 and REM sleep across the night and to the first cycle of sleep. RESULTS Children with DS exhibited reduced nocturnal dipping of HR during total sleep, N2, N3 and REM sleep and increased PTT (reduced BP dipping) in N2 sleep. Fewer children with DS exhibited a greater than 10% fall in HR between wake and N2 or REM sleep compared to TD+ children. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrate significantly reduced nocturnal dipping of HR in children with DS compared to TD children matched for SDB severity, suggesting SDB has a greater cardiovascular effect in these children. Further studies are required to fully understand the mechanisms involved and to assess if treatment of SDB improves nocturnal dipping.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ahmad Bassam
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Shelton AR, Malow B. Neurodevelopmental Disorders Commonly Presenting with Sleep Disturbances. Neurotherapeutics 2021; 18:156-169. [PMID: 33403472 PMCID: PMC8116361 DOI: 10.1007/s13311-020-00982-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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There are multiple disorders of neurodevelopment that present with co-occurring sleep disturbances. Many of these neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) include sleep disturbances in their diagnostic criteria. Neurobiological, genetic, and environmental factors overlap to cause different sleep disorders in individuals with NDD. Caregivers often present reporting either insomnia or hypersomnia, and based on the clinical history and findings from diagnostic tests, an appropriate diagnosis can be made. It is crucial that clinicians understand the different presentations of sleep disturbances in individuals with NDD.
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- Althea Robinson Shelton
- Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21st Ave South, Medical Center North A-0118, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21st Ave South, Medical Center North A-0118, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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Miller JW, Ding L, Gunter JB, Lam JE, Lin EP, Paquin JR, Li BL, Spaeth JP, Kreeger RN, Divanovic A, Mahmoud M, Loepke AW. Comparison of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine and Oral Pentobarbital Sedation for Transthoracic Echocardiography in Infants and Toddlers: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial. Anesth Analg 2019; 126:2009-2016. [PMID: 29369091 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000002791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acquisition of transthoracic echocardiographic (TTEcho) images in children often requires sedation. The optimal sedative for TTEcho has not been determined. Children with congenital heart disease are repeatedly exposed to sedatives and anesthetics that may affect brain development. Dexmedetomidine, which in animals alters brain structure to a lesser degree, may offer advantages in this vulnerable population. METHODS A prospective, randomized, double-blind trial enrolled 280 children 3-24 months of age undergoing outpatient TTEcho, comparing 2.5 µg·kg intranasal dexmedetomidine to 5 mg·kg oral pentobarbital. Rescue sedation, for both groups, was intranasal dexmedetomidine 1 µg·kg. The primary outcome was adequate sedation within 30 minutes without rescue sedation, assessed by blinded personnel. Secondary outcomes included number of sonographer pauses, image quality in relation to motion artifacts, and parental satisfaction. RESULTS Success rates with a single dose were not different between sedation techniques; 85% in the pentobarbital group and 84% in the dexmedetomidine group (P = .8697). Median onset of adequate sedation was marginally faster with pentobarbital (16.5 [interquartile range, 13-21] vs 18 [16-23] minutes for dexmedetomidine [P = .0095]). Time from drug administration to discharge was not different (P = .8238) at 70.5 (64-83) minutes with pentobarbital and 70 (63-82) minutes with dexmedetomidine. Ninety-five percent of sedation failures with pentobarbital and 100% of dexmedetomidine failures had successful rescue sedation with intranasal dexmedetomidine. CONCLUSIONS Intranasal dexmedetomidine was comparable to oral pentobarbital sedation for TTEcho sedation in infants and did not increase the risk of clinically important adverse events. Intranasal dexmedetomidine appears to be an effective "rescue" sedative for both failed pentobarbital and dexmedetomidine sedation. Dexmedetomidine could be a safer option for repeated sedation in children, but further studies are needed to assess long-term consequence of repeated sedation in this high-risk population.
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Guangzhou Women's and Children's Medical Center of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Horne RS, Wijayaratne P, Nixon GM, Walter LM. Sleep and sleep disordered breathing in children with down syndrome: Effects on behaviour, neurocognition and the cardiovascular system. Sleep Med Rev 2018; 44:1-11. [PMID: 30576943 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Revised: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Down syndrome (DS), the most common human chromosomal malformation, has an estimated annual incidence of one in 1000 live births worldwide. Sleep problems are common in children with DS, reported by parents in up to 65% of school-aged children, significantly higher rates than in typically developing (TD) children. Problems include difficulty in sleep initiation and maintenance together with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) which affects up to over 90%, of DS children compared with 1-5% in the general paediatric population. Any sleep problem has the potential to exert significant negative effects on daytime behaviour, learning and quality of life in TD children and there is now a growing body of evidence that children with DS are similarly affected. In addition to adverse effects on daytime functioning, OSA has adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and this is a particularly significant issue given the high rates of hypertension and premature cardiac disease in people with DS. This review discusses the effects of sleep problems and OSA on daytime functioning and cardiovascular function in children with DS and evidence of the effectiveness of treatment in improving outcomes and quality of life for these children.
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- Rosemary Sc Horne
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research and Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research and Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research and Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research and Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Tanoue N, Ayuse T, Fujiwara T, Ayuse T. Technique to Confirm Occlusal Contact Using an Articulating Paper Holder Equipped with Tongue Depressor. J Prosthodont 2018; 28:91-93. [PMID: 30430690 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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This technical report describes a simple procedure for verifying occlusal contact with the use of a new device that combines the functions of a tongue depressor and an articulating paper holder. Verifying occlusal contact and/or the maxillomandibular relationship record can be expected to be simpler and easier with this device compared to the conventional holder, especially for patients with tongue hypertrophy or obesity and those treated under general anesthesia, among others.
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- Naomi Tanoue
- Department of Special Care Dentistry, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Special Care Dentistry, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Physiology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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Otolaryngologic management of Down syndrome patients: what is new? Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018; 25:493-497. [PMID: 28915135 DOI: 10.1097/moo.0000000000000415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The management of children with Down syndrome as it pertains to the otolaryngologist continues to evolve. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has dominated the recent literature, but other topics including hearing loss, swallowing, and perioperative considerations are also reported. RECENT FINDINGS The prevalence of OSA in children with Down syndrome ranges from 57 to 73% in certain cohorts, and, whereas adentonsillectomy can decrease Apnea-Hypopnea Index, up to 80% may have persistent OSA. Surgical techniques involving reduction of the base of tongue are effective for those who fail adenotonsillectomy, and it is expected that drug-induced sleep endoscopy may improve outcomes. New technology is also on the horizon that can assist with diagnosis and treatment including computational modelling and upper airway stimulation. Children with Down syndrome may not respond to medical management of eustachian tube dysfunction as well as normally developing children. In addition, there is a high prevalence of inner ear anomalies, increasing the risk for sensorineural hearing loss. SUMMARY Questions remain pertinent to the otolaryngologist regarding the ideal management of children with Down syndrome. Additional studies are necessary, to optimize understanding and treatment of this complex population, in particular as opportunities develop with technological advances.
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Miller J, Ding L, Spaeth J, Lam J, Paquin J, Lin E, Divanovic A, Li BL, Baskar S, Loepke AW. Sedation methods for transthoracic echocardiography in children with Trisomy 21-a retrospective study. Paediatr Anaesth 2017; 27:531-539. [PMID: 28181351 DOI: 10.1111/pan.13120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many children with Trisomy 21 have neurologic or behavioral problems that make it difficult for them to remain still during noninvasive imaging studies, such as transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEcho). Recently, intranasal dexmedetomidine sedation has been introduced for this purpose. However, dexmedetomidine has been associated with bradycardia. Children with Trisomy 21 have been reported to have a higher risk of bradycardia and airway obstruction with sedation or anesthesia compared to children without Trisomy 21. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to quantify the incidence of age-defined bradycardia and other adverse effects in patients with Trisomy 21 under sedation for TTEcho using a variety of sedation and anesthesia techniques available and utilized at our institution in this challenging patient population, including intranasal dexmedetomidine, oral pentobarbital, general anesthesia with propofol, and general anesthesia with sevoflurane. Our primary hypothesis was that intranasal dexmedetomidine sedation would result in a significantly higher risk of bradycardia in patients with Trisomy 21, compared with other sedative or anesthetic regimens. METHODS This is a retrospective, observational study of 147 consecutive patients with Trisomy 21 who were sedated or anesthetized for transthoracic echocardiography. Efficacy of sedation was defined as no need for rescue sedation or conversion to an alternate technique. Lowest and highest heart rate, systolic blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and PR interval from formal electrocardiograms were extracted from the electronic medical record. These data were compared to age-defined normal values to determine adverse events. RESULTS Four methods of sedation or anesthesia were utilized to perform sedated transthoracic echocardiography: general anesthesia with sevoflurane by mask, general anesthesia with sevoflurane induction followed by intravenous propofol maintenance, oral pentobarbital, and intranasal dexmedetomidine. Intranasal dexmedetomidine 2.5 mcg·kg-1 was an effective sedative as a single dose for TTEcho in 37 of 41 (90%) cases. Oral pentobarbital 5 mg·kg-1 as a single dose for young children with Trisomy 21 was effective in 55 of 75 (73%) cases. Intranasal dexmedetomidine sedation was not associated with a significantly higher risk of bradycardia in patients with Trisomy 21, compared with other sedative or anesthetic regimens, when compared to oral pentobarbital for patients under 2 years of age and general anesthesia for children 3 years and older. The two general anesthesia groups showed lowest heart rates of 66.9 ± 15.9 min-1 for sevoflurane and 69.0 ± 11.5 min-1 for sevoflurane-propofol. Hypotension was present in all groups ranging between an incidence of 56% in the sevoflurane group to 11% in the oral pentobarbital group. Oxygen saturation and clinically significant desaturation occurred in 14% of the oral pentobarbital group. CONCLUSION Intranasal dexmedetomidine sedation was not associated with a significantly higher risk of bradycardia in patients with Trisomy 21, compared with other sedative or anesthetic regimens.
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- Jeff Miller
- Department of Anesthesiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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