Apnea of Prematurity
About the disease & condition
Temporary pauses in breathing seen in premature infants.
Known symptoms
- Breathing pauses
- Slow heart rate
- Cyanosis
- Oxygen desaturation
Known causes
- Immature respiratory control
- Prematurity
- Infection
- Temperature instability
Care
- Monitoring
- Medication (e.g., caffeine)
- Respiratory support
- Maturation over time
