A computerized system to diagnose and treat neonatal apnea using vibrotactile stimulation.

Aim: To develop an appropriate apparatus for monitoring physiological signals and offering noninvasive automated mechanical stimulations for interrupting apneic events in neonates.

Rationale: Vibrotactile stimulation (VTS) maybe an effective, safer alternative to nursing hand stimulation in treating neonatal apnea. We therefore developed a new diagnostic and therapeutic instrument.