title: Ondine's curse and the anaesthetist.
abstract: The central hypoventilation syndrome (Ondine's curse) is reviewed and discussed with emphasis on the clinical features and treatment of the disorder. It is a rare syndrome, but the anaesthetist working in a paediatric centre or in intensive care should be aware of its existence since advice and assistance in management may be required.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Mather
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012138:Respiratory Therapy; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*