Abstract:Introduction: Neonatal apnea is one of the most common causes of Sick Newborn Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit admission. Commonest etiologies of neonatal apnea include sepsis, apnea of prematurity, central nervous system insult, Respiratory distress Syndrome. Background: Apnea in neonates may be manifestation of many serious underlying diseases as well as may be due to prematurity. Apnea of prematurity is essentially a diagnosis of exclusion carries the most excellent prognosis. Other secondary caus… Show more
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