II. Definition
- Respiratory pause in a Premature Infant born before 37 weeks
- Episode lasts at least 20 seconds OR
- Episode accompanied by Bradycardia, Hypoxia, change in tone or atypical movements
III. Management: Typically directed by Neonatology
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Methylxanthines
- Continue until event-free and at least 40 weeks adjusted age
- Apnea monitor
- Continue until event-free and at least 43 weeks adjusted age
IV. Course
- Episodes cease in most Premature Infants by 42-44 weeks adjusted age
V. References
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| Definition (NCI) | The cessation of breathing in premature infants that lasts for more than 15-20 seconds. |
| Concepts | Pathologic Function (T046) |
| ICD10 | P28.4 |
| SnomedCT | 276544005 |
| English | apnoea of prematurity, apnea of prematurity, apnea prematurity, Apnea of Prematurity, Apnea of prematurity, Apnoea of prematurity, Apnea of prematurity (disorder) |
| Spanish | apnea del prematuro (trastorno), apnea del prematuro |
