When the Brain forgets to Breathe: Understanding Ondine's Curse #neonatal #congenital #ventilation
McGlinn Institute Neonatal, LLC · 16 Oct 2025 · 2 min
Summary
A short explainer on congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (Ondine's curse) in the neonate, covering embryology, physiology, pathophysiology and systems management. It also offers guidance on airway assessment and anticipated interventions, aimed at nurses, parents and healthcare providers.
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