Apnea in infant is cessation of breathing for:: (A) >10 sec, (B) >20 sec, (C) >30 sec, (D) >40 sec
Answer is B. b. >20sec(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 849-850, Ghai 8/e p 171)In infants, apnea is defined as cessation of breathing for >20sec, or any duration if accompanied by cyanosis or bradycardia.