Apnoea Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common reason for apnoea in neonates?
A
Prematurity
2
Q
3 categories for causes for apnoea and 2 examples for each?
A
Drugs
- Sedation
- Prostaglandin adminstration
Systemic illness
- Sepsis
- Anaemia
- Seizures
- Errors of metabolism
- Electrolytes
Upper airway obstruction
- Choanal atresia
- Trisomy 21
- Pierre-Robin atresia
3
Q
Name 2 complications of excessive oxygen administration in preterm infants?
A
Retinopathy of prematurity Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (consequence of ventilation)
