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Introduction Aim Definition of Terms Incidence Types of Apnoea Causes Management Documentation Family Centered Care Companion Documents References Evidence Table IntroductionApnoea is a common occurrence in preterm infants that is often due to idiopathic apnoea of prematurity but may also be due to underlying illness or pain. In term infants, apnoea is almost always due to a pathological cause but they may rarely experience apnoea of prematurity as well. There are 3 types of apnoea (central, obstructive and mixed), all of which present differently. AimThe aim of this guideline is to ensure that health care providers are aware of:
Definition of terms
IncidenceThe most common cause of apnoea is apnoea of prematurity; the incidence depends on the neonate's gestational age
Types of Apnoea
Short episodes of apnoea are usually central whereas prolonged ones are often mixed. Causes
Management
Acute management
NB: It is important to note that although there are different types of Apnoeas, acute management is always the same. Ongoing management
DocumentationEnsure all episodes are clearly documented with the intervention that was required to correct them. Family centered care
Companion documents
References
Evidence table
Please remember to read the disclaimer The development of this nursing guideline was coordinated by Jenna Rhodes, RN, Butterfly Ward, and approved by the Nursing Clinical Effectiveness Committee. Updated February 2019. Which infant behavior with the nurse recognizes an indicating respiratory distress?Signs of Respiratory Distress. Most term infants breathe spontaneously and continue to have normal respirations. Signs of respiratory distress may include nasal flaring, intercostal or subcostal retractions (in-drawing of tissue between the ribs or below the rib cage), or grunting with respirations.
For which reason would the nurse perform nasal and oral suctioning of a newborn?Because babies born by C-section may have trouble clearing some of the lung fluid and mucus, they often need extra suctioning of the nose, mouth, and throat.
Which is a health outcome related to late cord clamping in the newborn quizlet?In preterm infants, delayed umbilical cord clamping is associated with significant neonatal benefits, including improved transitional circulation, better establishment of red blood cell volume, decreased need for blood transfusion, and lower incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis and intraventricular hemorrhage.
When assessing a 24 hour old neonate The nurse knows that normal respirations are?A newborn's breathing rate is normally 40 to 60 breaths per minute.
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