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Apnoea of prematurity

Apnoea of prematurity · ICD-10: P28.40

Symptoms

  • • Breathing pauses in a premature baby
  • • Pauses over 20 seconds are serious
  • • Drop in heart rate (bradycardia)
  • • Drop in oxygen saturation (desaturation)

MedlinePlus · Symptoms

Drugs and regimens

Caffeine citrate (neonatal)⚠ Unverified

Apnoea of prematurity — loading 20 mg/kg IV over 30 min

Caffeine citrate (neonatal)⚠ Unverified

Apnoea of prematurity — maintenance 5 mg/kg every 24 h (IV or oral)

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