Apnea of prematurity of new born lasts for ?: (A) 10 sec, (B) 15 sec, (C) 20 sec, (D) 30 sec
Answer is C. *Apnoea is defined as cessation of respiration for 20 sec with or without bradycardia and cyanosis or for shoer periods if it is associated with cyanosis or bradycardia. It's a common problem in preterm neonates . It could be central , obstructive or mixed. Apnoea of prematurity occurs in preterm neonates between the 2nd to 5th days of life and is because of the immaturity of the developing brain. Reference : page 167 168 Ghai Essential Pediatrics 9 th editionedition