apnea- transient cessation of respiration symptom- (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease periodic apnea of the newborn- irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed...
Adj.1.newborn- recently born; "a newborn infant" young,immature- (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth; "young people" 2.newborn- having just or recently arisen or come into existence; "new nations"; "with newborn fears" ...
The child is often placed by an open window so he/she may be checked in natural light. Blood samples may be taken to determine the bilirubin level in the blood. Treatment Most cases of newborn jaundice resolve without medical treatment within two to three weeks, but should be checked by ...
newbornprematurevery low birth weightThe definition of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) among very-low birth weight (VLBW) infants is based upon oxygen requirement at 36 weeks gestation, but oxygen may be required at altitude because of hypoxia. This study determined the effect of altitude on BPD...
An obstetrician also has to be fully versed in the health and care of newborn infants and they usually head up a department composed of a team of health care professionals - doctors, midwives and nurses. WHAT DO THEY DO? Obstetrician If the midwife is concerned about the progress of the ...
For example, sleep disorders such as sleep apnea are more common among older people, and even in healthy older people there is often an alteration of brain structures involved in sleep regulation, resulting in a weakening of sleep oscillations such as spindles and slow waves (see below NREM ...
Milo of Croton, the ancient Greek athlete, strong man, and wrestler, may be credited as the first athlete to use the principle of progressive overload. Legend has it that Milo trained for the Olympics by carrying a newborncalf on his back every day for years prior to the Olympic start ...
Switch tonew thesaurus Noun1.periodic apnea of the newborn- irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome apnea- transient cessation of respiration
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sensory paralysis loss of sensation resulting from a morbid process. sleep paralysis paralysis occurring at awakening or sleep onset; it represents extension of the atonia of REM sleep into the waking state and is often seen in those suffering from narcolepsy or sleep apnea. Called also waking par...