Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses between breaths, and usually resolves itself.
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.
Learn about diagnosing anemia of prematurity. Over a period of weeks, a premature baby with anaemia of prematurity will likely appear pale and lethargic.
Learn about diagnosing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in premature babies. ROP is a result of abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye.
Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.
Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies, which vary on the degree of prematurity and the severity and number of any complications.
Learn how positive airway pressure helps treat obstructive sleep apnea in children.
Adenoids are located behind the nose on the back wall of the nasal cavity. Find out about the signs and symptoms of enlarged adenoids and what you can do to help.
Children undergoing an adenoidectomy with obstructive sleep apnea require extra attention following surgery. Read about adenoidectomy and recovery.
If tonsils become enlarged and cause obstructive sleep apnea, they may be surgically removed. Read about tonsillectomy.
Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
This page contains information on book resources available for parents of premature babies.
Obesity leads to a range of short- and long-term medical complications. Learn about the possible medical complications.
Read about mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen. Premature babies with lung complications often require supplemental oxygen.
Read about family support teams, which may include a social worker, chaplain, patient rep, patient representative, and a bioethics consultant.
Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
Breath-holding in children can be scary but is usually harmless. Read on to learn more.
Read about the various types of health care professionals who may need to treat a baby who is very ill. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect a child's movements and posture.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lorazepam. This information sheet explains what lorazepam does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Opioids are powerful medications that can have risks of physical dependence, tolerance and addiction even if you take them exactly as prescribed and without any side effects. Learn about these risks and how to work with your health-care team to prevent overdose.
Your child needs to take the medicine called chloral hydrate. This information sheet explains what chloral hydrate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when she takes this medicine.
Learn about oxygen saturation monitoring, a diagnostic test that measures oxygen in a child's blood. A test may indicate a need for oxygen therapy.
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a rare but serious disease that affects the bowels of premature or newborn infants. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of the condition.
Learn how Botox injections into the salivary glands can help treat your child's excessive drooling.
