Table 3

Pneumogram analysis

CPAPSiPAPp Value
Apnoea 10–19 s1.1 (±3.7)1.2 (±3.1)0.9
Bradycardia 10–19 s0 (±0.2)0.1 (±0.3)0.3
Desaturation 10–19 s2.0 (±2.3)1.9 (±2.9)1.0
Apnoea ≥20 s0.4 (±1.1)1.0 (±4.6)0.5
Bradycardia ≥20 s0.03 (±0.2)0 (±0)0.3
Desaturation ≥20 s2.7 (±4.4)2.9 (±5.0)0.7
  • Mean number of episodes per study block ±SD.

  • CPAP, continuous positive airways pressure.