Apnea of prematurity
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apnea-of-prematurity-316-3934102
title:
Apnea of prematurity
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Apnea of prematurity is a disorder in infants who are preterm that is defined as cessation of breathing by that lasts for more than 20 seconds and/or is accompanied by hypoxia or bradycardia. Apnea of prematurity is often linked to earlier prematurity. Apnea is traditionally classified as either obstructive, central, or mixed. Obstructive apnea may occur when the infant's neck is hyperflexed or conversely, hyperextended. It may also occur due to low pharyngeal muscle tone or to inflammation of t
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apnea_of_prematurity
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2023-10-06T19:46:36Z
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