Summary of the Article Control of Breathing and Neonatal Apnea
Summary of the Article Control of Breathing and Neonatal Apnea
Introduction and Classification of Apnea and Respiratory Patterns
In the article Control of Breathing and Neonatal Apnea, the authors, Richard J. Martin and Jalal M. Abu- Shaweesh seek to delve into the pathophysiological perspective apnea of prematurity. During fetal development, infants are expected to have a smooth transition in the development of their respiratory system, but that is not always the case, preterm babies may experience difficulty resulting to respiratory pauses that may lead to apnea in premature infants. The authors seek to bring to light the issue of apnea of prematurity while focusing on the therapies ...