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 |
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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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