Transcription of Apnea in the Newborn
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Apnea in the NewbornRajiv Aggarwal, Ashwini Singhal, Ashok K Deorari, Vinod K PaulDivision of Neonatology, Department of PediatricsAll India Institute of Medical SciencesAnsari Nagar, New Delhi 110029 Address for correspondence:Dr Vinod K PaulAdditional ProfessorDepartment of PediatricsAll India Institute of Medical SciencesAnsari Nagar, New Delhi 110029 Email: defined as cessation of breathing resulting in pathological changes in heart rate and oxygen saturation, is a common occurrence in sick neonates. Apnea is a common manifestation of various etiologies in sick neonates. In preterm children it may be related to the immaturity of the central nervous system.
Apnea in the Newborn 1. Introduction About 30-45% of preterm babies exhibit a periodic breathing pattern characterized by 3 or more respiratory pauses of greater than 3 …
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