Effects of caffeine on intermittent hypoxia in infants born prematurely: a randomized clinical trial.

M Rhein, Lawrence; R Dobson, Nicole; A Darnall, Robert; J Corwin, Michael; C Heeren, Tim; F Poets, Christian; L McEntire, Betty; E Hunt, Carl; Pilot Study Group, Caffeine

doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.4371

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Effects of caffeine on intermittent hypoxia in infants born prematurely: a randomized clinical trial.

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Authors:

Lawrence M Rhein

Nicole R Dobson

Robert A Darnall

Abstract

IMPORTANCE: Preterm infants have immature respiratory control and resulting intermittent hypoxia (IH). The extent of IH after stopping routine caffeine treatment and the potential for reducing IH with extended caffeine treatment are unknown. OBJECTIVES: To determine (1) the frequency of IH in premat...

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