Guideline
Apnea of Prematurity
American Academy of Pediatrics2016Over 5 years old
- Apnoea of prematurity
- Medical
- Neurodevelopmental follow-up
- Nursing
- Respiratory
This guideline is from 2016, more than five years ago. Check whether a newer version exists and which version your unit follows.
Summary
This AAP clinical report reviews the evidence on the definition, epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment of apnoea of prematurity in preterm infants. It highlights uncertainty about whether recurrent apnoea, bradycardia and hypoxaemia cause harm, and notes wide practice variation arising from inconsistent definitions and monitoring. It also addresses discharge considerations for preterm infants with recurrent apnoeic events.
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