The apnea program at Children's of Minnesota provides comprehensive evaluation, apnea monitor education (if medically necessary), follow-up clinical management, and support for infants diagnosed with apnea. The program is available at both Children's - Minneapolis and Children's - St. Paul.

William Wheeler, MD
Children's - Minneapolis
medical director

J. Michael Coleman, MD
Children's - St. Paul
medical director


Offering a Wide Range of Specialized Services

Inpatient services:

  • Consultation by physician specializing in apnea
  • Comprehensive history and physical exam
  • Observation by trained caregivers
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Apnea monitor education
  • Discharge planning

Outpatient services:

  • Outpatient clinic evaluation by physician specializing in apnea
  • Coordination of outpatient diagnostic testing
  • Apnea monitor education
  • Apnea clinical management
  • Apnea monitor downloads, scoring, and interpretation
  • Apnea registered nurse/MD on call 24/7


Your Baby's Apnea Evaluation

The evaluation involves several steps. A doctor completes a medical history and physical, followed by observation, diagnostic testing, and evaluation.

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Using an Apnea Monitor