Table 1 Comparison of number of preterm neonates with cardio-respiratory symptoms before, during, and after placement in a car seat (n, %)
| Â | 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 |