The Effect of Body Position on Esophageal Reflexes in Cats: A Possible Mechanism of SIDS?
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DOI: 10.1038/pr.2017.302
Abstract: BackgroundIt has been hypothesized that life-threatening events are caused by supraesophageal reflux (SER) of gastric contents that activates laryngeal chemoreflex-stimulated apnea. Placing infants supine decreases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The aim… read more here.
Keywords: effect body; body position; position; esophageal reflexes ... See more keywords