Table 3 Details about decreases in SpO2 of at least 5% and those associated with EEG seizures as well as apnoeas associated with SpO2 decreases and seizures in the duration of recording examined; the total number EEG seizures in the examined period is also shown.

From: Falls in oxygen saturations accompany electrographic seizures in term neonates: an observational study

Baby

Number of SpO2 drops ≥ 5%

Duration (hours)

Number of EEG seizures in review period

Number of SpO2 drops ≥ 5% with seizures

Minimum SpO2 drop with seizures (%)

Median SpO2 drop with seizures (%)

Maximum SpO2 drop with seizures (%)

1

0

12

10

0

–

-

-

2

6

12

13

3 (2 apnoeas)

8

8

13

3

19

12

18

3 (2 apnoeas)

11

20

30

4

10

11

3

2

6

17

28

5

5

8

14

4

10

12

16

6

5

12

2

2

15

18

20

7

2

12

1

1

8

8

8

8

20

6

48*

20

5

6

15

9

2

5.5

19

2 (2 apnoeas)

5

8

11

10

15

12

18

14

5

5

6

11

7

12

10

2

5

7

8

  1. *the EEG for this baby indicated status epilepticus.