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What is the definition of Infantile Apnea?
Infantile apnea is a cessation of respiratory air flow that may affect newborns or older children because of neurological impairment of the respiratory rhythm or obstruction of air flow through the air passages. The symptoms include cyanosis, pallor or bradycardia and snoring in case of obstructive apnea.
What are the alternative names for Infantile Apnea?
  • Infantile apnea
  • AOI
  • Apnea of infancy
Who are the top Infantile Apnea Local Doctors?
Richard J. Martin
Elite in Infantile Apnea
Neonatology | Pediatrics | Anesthesiology
Elite in Infantile Apnea
Neonatology | Pediatrics | Anesthesiology
11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Richard Martin is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Martin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Apnea. His top areas of expertise are Apnea of Prematurity, Infantile Apnea, Premature Infant, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Infantile Apnea
Elite in Infantile Apnea
1215 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Karen Fairchild is a Pediatrics provider in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Fairchild is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Apnea. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Apnea, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Premature Infant, and Neonatal Sepsis. Dr. Fairchild is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Infantile Apnea
Elite in Infantile Apnea
Lee St Fl 7, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English

John Kattwinkel is a Pediatrics provider in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Kattwinkel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Apnea. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Apnea, Premature Infant, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

What are the latest Infantile Apnea Clinical Trials?
Caffeine Use in the Management of Preterm Infants

Summary: This study aims to assess whether extending the duration of caffeine therapy will help preterm infants achieve full oral feeding faster.

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Study of Adaptative Skills and Neurodevelopmental Trajectory for Patients With Hyperekplexia (Startle Disease)

Summary: Hereditary hyperekplexia is a rare neuronal disorder, caused by genetic defects leading to dysfunction of glycinergic neurotransmission. The clinical presentation is characterized by stiffness and exaggerated startle responses to unexpected stimuli, that appear shortly after birth. The generalised stiffness can lead to apnea and sudden infant death syndrome. Several genes are known to be associate...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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