Use of the diving reflex to treat supraventricular tachycardia in an infant.
A simple method for treating supraventricular tachycardias is described--ice cubes are applied to the nose and upper lip. It should be particularly useful in younger children and depends on a sound physiological principle.
D004242:Diving; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007053:Ice; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D012018:Reflex; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000628:therapy*
D007053:Ice