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- Title
Do wet diapers induce arousals in sleeping infants?
- Authors
Zotter, H.; Urlesberger, B.; Pichler, G.; Mueller, W.; Kerbl, R.
- Abstract
Aim: To find out whether simulated bladder voiding was able to induce arousals in sleeping infants. Methods: Polygraphic recordings were performed in 34 infants and voiding was simulated by administering water into the diaper. Results: Heart rate, respiratory frequency and electroencephalogram frequency did not change significantly during this procedure. Furthermore, simulated voiding was unable to cause an awakening or to induce body movements in sleeping infants. Conclusion: Simulated voiding was unable to induce arousals.
- Subjects
SLEEP in infants; INFANTS' clothing; DIAPERS; DEVELOPMENTAL neurophysiology; TOUCH in infants; SENSES in infants; INFANT psychology; INFANT development; HEART beat; PHYSIOLOGY
- Publication
Acta Paediatrica, 2007, Vol 96, Issue 3, p452
- ISSN
0803-5253
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1651-2227.2006.00109.x