Doxapram Use for Apnoea of Prematurity in Neonatal Intensive Care

Autor: S. A. Prins, S. J. A. Pans, M. M. van Weissenbruch, F. J. Walther, S. H. P. Simons
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: International Journal of Pediatrics, Vol 2013 (2013)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1687-9740
1687-9759
DOI: 10.1155/2013/251047
Popis: Apnoea of prematurity is treated with noninvasive respiratory therapy and methylxanthines. For therapy unresponsive apnoea doxapram is often prescibed in preterm neonates. The duration, dosage and route of administration of doxapram together with its efficacy was evaluated in two Dutch neonatal intensive care. Outcome concerning short-term safety and neonatal morbidity were evaluated. During 5 years, 122 of 1,501 admitted newborns
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