APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE FREQUENCY AND DURATION OF APNEIC EVENTS

摘要

Methods and apparatus for reducing the frequency and duration of apneic events in a subject are provided. The methods involve detecting the frequency and/or duration of apneic events and delivering a stimulus to the subject to reduce the frequency and/or duration of the apneic events. The methods and apparatus are useful for reducing the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome.