This page contains links to information about "Tactile Stimulation".
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• http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec19/ch277/ch277c.html - "When apnea is noted, either by observation or monitor alarm, infants are stimulated, which may be all that is required"
• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007227.htm - "Babies who appear to be otherwise healthy with few spells per day are simply watched and can be gently stimulated during their occasional episodes"
• http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/111/1/146 - "Apneic episodes may range in severity from those that resolve spontaneously, through episodes that require stimulation of the infant to reestablish respiratory effort, to severe events requiring artificial ventilation or resuscitation"
• http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site2096/mainpageS2096P0.html - "When apnea occurs, stimulation of the baby by rubbing the skin or patting can help the baby begin breathing again."
• http://www.update-software.com/Abstracts/AB000502.htm - "physical stimulation is often used to restart ..."
• http://neonatal.peds.washington.edu/NICU-WEB/apnea.stm - "Type of intervention: Light touch"
• http://www.springerlink.com/content/j781748074355k88/ - "the overwhelming evidence points to the beneficial consequences of tactile and vestibular stimulation programs in high-risk nurseries"
• ihttp://cpj.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/39/6/327 - "The fundamental principles for managing apnea of prematurity include monitoring the infant closely while instituting supportive care measures such as tactile stimulation..."
• http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/409559 - "Apnea of prematurity is treated initially with tactile stimulation"
• ihttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/ency/article/007227.htm - "Babies who appear to be otherwise healthy with few spells per day are simply watched and can be gently stimulated during their occasional episodes"
• http://www.meriter.com/living/preemie/problems/apnea.htm - "The nurse may stimulate your baby if your baby needs a reminder to breathe"
• http://www.idph.state.ia.us/hpcdp/common/pdf/perinatal_newsletters/progeny_sept2005.pdf - "If the baby is apneic, pale, or cyanotic, bradycardic provide some tactile stimulation"
• http://www.childrens.com/patients_families/healthinfo/index.cfm?cat=26&primary=18 - "When apnea occurs, stimulation of the baby by rubbing the skin or patting can help the baby begin breathing again"
• http://www.indianpediatrics.net/june2001/june-646-649.htm - "Each apneic episode was aborted by giving tactile stimulation and/or bag and mask ventilation"
• http://rwh.org.au/nets/handbook/index.cfm?doc_id=717 - "Stimulate e.g. tickle or flick the feet or stroke the abdomen"
• http://www.pediatricneuro.com/alfonso/pg30.htm - "Treatment of apnea of prematurity includes stimulation"
• http://www.childsdoc.org/fall96/sheldon/sleepdis.asp - "Physical stimulation may be all that is necessary"