Page 13 - BP2Z 004 Ondines Curse

When a neurological disorder is

present it can affect the brain’s

ability to support respiration,

especially during a less

conscious state like sleep.

Parents are able to monitor

their infant’s breathing using

modern technologies and

medicine. Most patients require

tracheotomies, a surgery

creating a new air hole in the

throat, and the assistance of

mechanical ventilation.