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What is Apnea, and how do you treat it?
What is Apnea, and how do you treat it?“Apnea is basically defined as a baby who stops breathing. Most babies will actually outgrow apnea ofprematurity when they reach about 35 weeks of gestation. So, it's very common for babies under 35 weeks tooccasionally have apnea of prematurity. And the treatment for apnea of prematurity currently is a combinationof caffeine, as well as monitoring an occasional tactile stimulation that the nurses will provide.”This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.PRG57560A EN WhatIsApneaAndHowDoYouTreatIt.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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