| Differential diagnosis of apneas in preterm infants. | |
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PMID: 18758814 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Clinically relevant apneas, which are common in preterm infants, may adversely affect later neuropsychological condition in this group of patients. Pharmacotherapy to stimulate respiratory functions may be unsuccessful. Polygraphic recording may help in the differential diagnosis of these clinically relevant events. Twenty-nine preterm neonates born before 36 weeks of gestational age were examined using polygraphic recording (respiration--two channels, perioral electromyography, oxygen saturation, heart rate, electroencephalography, electrocardiography, electrooculography). The examination was ordered by the attending physician after an unsuccessful treatment of apnea by Aminophylline, and it should contribute to the clarification of the causes of these events. In the course of the polygraphic examinations, altogether 63 episodes were recorded during which the pulse oximeter alarm signal was set off. In 42 cases, the alarm signal was set off in events during which SaO(2) fell below 85%. In the remaining 21 cases, the alarm signal was set off in episodes during which early bradycardia below 90/min occurred. The onset of apnea was very often associated with the phasic increase of the perioral electromyography and with electroencephalography arousal reaction. Because of suspicion that these apneas may be triggered by episodes of gastroesophageal reflux, the interruption of the Aminophylline treatment and setting up an antireflux regimen were recommended. These therapeutic measures had a positive effect: The frequency of alarm signals decreased within 48 h by a statistically significant 50%. In cases where the pharmacotherapy of apnea by stimulation of respiratory functions is not successful, differential diagnostic analysis should be performed. Polygraphy may contribute to the clarification of the causes underlying clinically relevant apneas in a view of newly described polygraphic signs. It is feasible to suspect, based on these signs, that gastroesophageal reflux is the cause for clinically significant apneas in that case. |
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Authors:
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Karel Paul; Jan Melichar; Jan Miletín; Jaroslava Dittrichová |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2008-08-30 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of pediatrics Volume: 168 ISSN: 1432-1076 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Pediatr. Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-12-19 Completed Date: 2009-03-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7603873 Medline TA: Eur J Pediatr Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 195-201 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute for the Care of Mother and Child, Podolské nábrezí 157, CZ 14710 Praha 4, Czech Republic. karelpaul@seznam.cz |
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Apgar Score Apnea / etiology* Arousal / physiology Birth Weight Diagnosis, Differential Electrocardiography Electroencephalography Electromyography Female Gastroesophageal Reflux / congenital, diagnosis Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis* Intensive Care Units, Neonatal Male Monitoring, Physiologic Oxygen / blood Sleep Apnea, Central / diagnosis |
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7782-44-7/Oxygen |
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