Apnea of prematurity (Apnea - newborns, AOP, As and Bs, Blue spell - newborns, Dusky spell - newborns, Spell

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Apnea of prematurity

Alternate Names : Apnea - newborns, AOP, As and Bs, Blue spell - newborns, Dusky spell - newborns, Spell - newborns

Definition

Apnea is breathing that slows down or stops from any cause. Apnea of prematurity refers to short episodes of stopped breathing in babies who were born before they were due.

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

There are several reasons why newborns, especially premature babies, may have apnea, including:

Their brain is not fully developed
The muscles that keep the airway open are weak

Other stresses in a sick or premature baby may worsen apnea, including:

Anemia
Feeding problems
Heart or lung problems
Infection
Low oxygen levels
Overstimulation
Temperature problems

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Review Date : 11/2/2009
Reviewed By : Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pedatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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