Khalid N Haque, Ahmed Quddusi.
Apnea of prematurity: brief review of pathogenesis and pragmatic guidelines for its management in resource limited countries.
Pak Paed J Jan ;35(3):118-27.

Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is diagnosed in more than 50% of premature infants and is inversely related to gestational age at birth. Nearly all infants born at < 29 weeks or weighing < 1000 Grams at birth are affected, 54% born at 30-31 weeks, 15% born at 32-33 weeks and 7% born at 34-35 weeks. Though it is a common problem there is lack of consensus amongst caregivers on the criteria used to diagnose AOP, and to its management and long-term significance. This review present the current thinking about the etiology, diagnosis and management of AOP and suggests an evidence based management guideline suitable for resource limited countries.

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