1321) studied associations of daily ambient air pollution concentrations with central apnea and bradycardia events among infants prescribed home cardiorespiratory monitors.
What does A&B stand for?
A&B stands for Apnea and Bradycardia
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Although the underlying causes of apnea and bradycardia are unclear, some evidence suggests that immaturity in the autonomic control of the nervous and/or respiratory systems may be involved, which makes a link with increased vulnerability to the effects of air pollution plausible.
METHODS: The home monitors record the electrocardiogram, heart rate, and respiratory effort for detected apnea and bradycardia events in high-risk infants [primarily premature and low birth weight (LBW) infants].