Sleep quality and respiratory function in children with severe cerebral palsy using night-time postural equipment: a pilot study.

Background: Night-time postural equipment (NTPE) prevents contractures and hip subluxation in children with severe physical disabilities. However, impact on sleep quality and respiratory function has not been objectively studied.

Methods: Ten children with severe cerebral palsy (CP), mean age of 10.

Severity of obstructive apnoea in children with Down syndrome who snore.

Diagnostic overnight polysomnograms of 33 children with Down syndrome who snored were reviewed. Mean age was 4.9 years, none had had adenotonsillectomy, 91% were non-obese (Down syndrome specific body mass index standard deviation score (BMI SDS) <+2.