Wyss Institute's Infant Apnea Prevention Technology (IMAGE)

Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard

Wyss Institute's Infant Apnea Prevention Technology

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A clinical trial performed with 36 preterm infants prone to apnea demonstrates that stochastic resonance applied by vibrations in a specifically designed mattress can reduce the number of apneic episodes and improve breathing and oxygen saturation.

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Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University.

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