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Anemia of Prematurity - Portal Neonatal

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PICTURES Section 10 <strong>of</strong> 11<br />

Picture 1. Central apnea is defined as the cessation <strong>of</strong> both airflow and respiratory effort.<br />

Picture 2. Mixed apnea contains elements <strong>of</strong> both central and obstructive apnea.<br />

Picture 3. Periodic breathing is defined as periods <strong>of</strong> regular respiration for as long as 20 seconds<br />

followed by apneic periods no longer than 10 seconds that occur at least 3 times in succession.<br />

Picture 4. Apnea monitoring in a premature neonate

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