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  • The movement of an arm or leg away from the midline of the body. Abduction of both legs spreads the legs. The opposite of abduction is adduction; adduction of the legs brings them together.

  • Acidosis is the presence of excessive levels of acid in the blood or tissues. Metabolic acidosis can occur as a result of abnormal metabolism or when the kidneys are not functioning properly and are unable to excrete enough acid through the urine. Respiratory acidosis occurs when the lungs are unable to expel adequate amounts of carbon dioxide, and can be caused by either poor lung function or slow breathing.


  • A medication used to stimulate an infant's central nervous system. It is prescribed to reduce the incidence of apneic episodes. This is the intravenous form; the oral form is known as Theophylline.

  • A condition in which the red blood cells in the blood â€” measured by a hematocrit, or 'crit' â€” are lower than normal. Red blood cells carry oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from tissue.


    Apnea gradually becomes less frequent as premature infants mature and grow. There is no relationship between apnea and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

  • A baby whose birth weight falls within the normal range for his or her gestational age.

  • 1. The accidental sucking in of food particles or fluids into the lungs.
    2. Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle.

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