In what position should we be sleeping preterm infants in the NICU?

早产儿有因低脑血流量和低氧合而导致脑损伤的风险。研究发现，俯卧睡姿(仰卧)会降低健康足月婴儿的脑氧合能力和血压，是导致婴儿猝死综合征的主要危险因素。然而，早产儿睡在俯卧位是很常见的。这项研究将研究俯卧位和仰卧位对早产儿脑氧合的影响。

Preterm babies are at risk of brain injury caused by low cerebral blood flow and oxygenation. The prone sleeping position (lying on abdomen) has been found to decrease both cerebral oxygenation and blood pressure in healthy term babies, and is a major risk factor for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. However, it is common practice for preterm babies to be slept in the prone position.This study will examine the effects of prone vs supine positions on brain oxygenation in the preterm babies.