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Apnea of Prematurity
Aka: Apnea of Prematurity
- 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
- Management: Typically directed by Neonatology
- 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
- Course
- Episodes cease in most Premature Infants by 42-44 weeks adjusted age
- References
- (2003) Pediatrics 111:914-7 [PubMed]