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Apnea of Prematurity
Eric C. Eichenwald, MD, FAAP, COMMITTEE ON FETUS AND NEWBORN
Apnea of prematurity is one of the most common diagnoses in the NICU. abstract
Despite the frequency of apnea of prematurity, it is unknown whether
recurrent apnea, bradycardia, and hypoxemia in preterm infants are
harmful. Research into the development of respiratory control in immature
animals and preterm infants has facilitated our understanding of the
pathogenesis and treatment of apnea of prematurity. However, the lack
of consistent definitions, monitoring practices, and consensus about
clinical significance leads to significant variation in practice. The purpose
of this clinical report is to review the evidence basis for the definition,
epidemiology, and treatment of apnea of prematurity as well as discharge
recommendations for preterm infants diagnosed with recurrent apneic
events.
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