Apnea of Prematurity (Medical Definition) | Quick Explainer Video

What is Apnea of Prematurity? This video covers the medical definition and provides a brief overview of this topic.
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➡️ Apnea of Prematurity Definition
Apnea of Prematurity is a disorder that occurs in preterm infants which results in frequent periods of apnea. It is caused by a physiologically underdeveloped respiratory control center in the brain. Apnea of Prematurity is characterized by periods of apnea in premature infants that last for more than 15-20 seconds. Usually, this will be accompanied by bradycardia and/or hypoxemia. Sometimes, in a premature infant, the part of the central nervous system that controls breathing does not fully develop and mature. This results in the pauses of breathing that are seen with this condition. And this explains where Apnea of Prematurity gets its name.

➡️ Apnea of Prematurity Overview
Studies found that neonatal apnea occurs in almost all infants born with a gestational age of less than 29 weeks, or with a birth weight that is less than 1,000 grams. Thankfully, this condition usually goes away on its own after a few weeks.

➡️ Apnea of Prematurity Treatment
With that said, other treatment methods may be required. For example, certain medications such as theophylline and caffeine can be administered. Other respiratory care modalities may be indicated, such as supplemental oxygen therapy or nasal CPAP. In severe cases, intubation and mechanical ventilation may be indicated. The infant will need to be monitored closely in the NICU and a Respiratory Therapist should specifically keep an eye on their respiratory patterns, heart rate, and oxygen saturation levels. Again, since this condition is fairly common and usually self-corrects over time, it can still be a scary experience for the family members of the infant. So, as a medical professional, empathetic reassurance is usually helpful during this time.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Apnea of Prematurity Definition
0:56 - Apnea of Prematurity Overview
1:12 - Apnea of Prematurity Treatment

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