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Apnea 2016
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.
examinations, and rarely after the interruption of feeding are James Goldberg, MD – American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
4-month immunizations, while still in common in convalescent
Thierry Lacaze, MD – Canadian Pediatric Society
the NICU.39 preterm infants and generally
Erin L. Keels, APRN, MS, NNP-BC – National
need not delay discharge.
Association of Neonatal Nurses
8. Individual units are encouraged Tonse N.K. Raju, MD, DCH, FAAP – National
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS to develop policies and Institutes of Health
1. Apnea of prematurity reflects procedures for caregiver
immaturity of respiratory assessment, intervention, STAFF
control. It generally resolves by and documentation of apnea/ Jim Couto, MA
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