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Apnea of Prematurity

Aka: Apnea of Prematurity

Definition
1. Respiratory pause in a premature infant born before 37 weeks
  1. Episode lasts at least 20 seconds OR
  2. Episode accompanied by Bradycardia, Hypoxia, change in tone or atypical movements
Management: Typically directed by Neonatology
1. Methylxanthines
  1. Continue until event-free and at least 40 weeks adjusted age
2. Apnea monitor
  1. Continue until event-free and at least 43 weeks adjusted age
Course
1. Episodes cease in most premature infants by 42-44 weeks adjusted age
References
1. (2003) Pediatrics 111:914-7

Apnea of prematurity (C0475715)
Concepts	Pathologic Function (T046)
ICD10	P28.4
SnomedCT	276544005
English	apnoea of prematurity, apnea of prematurity, apnea prematurity, Apnea of prematurity, Apnoea of prematurity, Apnea of prematurity (disorder)
Spanish	apnea del prematuro (trastorno), apnea del prematuro
Sources	Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)

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