Notes in Apnoea of Prematurity

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Published	10/08/2024	Apnoea are defined as periods where breathing stops spontaneously for more than {{c1::20 seconds}}, or shorter periods with {{c1::oxygen des…
Published	10/08/2024	Apnoea is very common in premature neonates. They occur in almost all babies less than {{c1::28}} weeks gestation and the incidence dec…
Published	10/08/2024	Apnoea occur due to immaturity of the {{c1::autonomic nervous system}} that controls respiration and heart rate. This system is more immature in …
Published	10/08/2024	Management of neonatal apnoea:Neonatal units attach apnoea monitors to premature babies. These make a sound when an apnoea is occurring.&nbs…
Published	10/08/2024	Apnoea is often a sign of developing illness, such as: (6){{c1::InfectionAnaemiaAirway obstruction (may be positional)}}{{c2::CNS pathology, such as s…
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