Effect of initial and subsequent mask applications on breathing and heart rate in preterm infants at birth.

Kristel L A M KuypersAnouk HopmanSophie J E CramerJanneke DekkerRemco VisserStuart B HooperArjan B Te Pas

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition (2023)

In preterm infants at birth, apnoea and bradycardia occurs more often after an initial mask application than subsequent applications, with lower heart and breathing rates increasing the risk of apnoea in subsequent applications.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
heart rate
positive airway pressure
low birth weight
obstructive sleep apnea
heart rate variability
blood pressure
gestational age
sleep apnea
heart failure
pregnant women
preterm birth