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Polysomnography measured parameters in pediatrics are similar to adults, including EEG, EMG, ECG, Electroculogram,end-tidal PCO2 measurement, chest & abdominal wall motion, etc. All these measurements require the application of electrodes and sensors. These devices tend to cause skin breakdown if not applied properly. Also, in the case of children, their skin is already very sensitive, so extra care is needed to apply these sensors and electrodes to prevent skin breakdown or damage. Polysomnography itself can be challenging in pediatrics because children have a limited ability to cooperate with the setup and may have trouble sleeping in a strange environment. A night spent in a lab hooked up to wires and electrodes might not sound fun, especially for kids.
First of all, a sleep technologist needs to be friendly, calming, and experienced with kids. They should do everything possible to ensure that the kid is comfortable before, during, and after the sleep study. Sleep technologists must be fully aware of the issues associated with skin breakdown and have a system in place to prevent, treat and report skin events. The interventions that can be helpful to prevent these sensors or electrode-related injuries would be the implementation of a skin assessment/care program. Just as an example, skin protective material is placed to prevent pressure injuries. Also, sleep technologists must do skin assessment documentation before and after the study
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References
Holdman, J., Rozansky, C., & Baldwyn, T. (2020). Reduction of respiratory device related pressure injuries. RT. https://rtmagazine.com/department-management/clinical/reduction-of-respiratory-device-related-pressure-injuries/
