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When Does Neonatal Apnea And Brady Stop?
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.
Causes, incidence, and 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...
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