Peripheral tactile stimulation for intractable apnea of prematurity: a case report

Sriram Pothapregada; Umamaheswari K.; Soumya Ram

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20211689

Authors

Sriram Pothapregada Department of Pediatrics, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute Puducherry, India
Umamaheswari K. Department of Pediatrics, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute Puducherry, India
Soumya Ram Department of Pediatrics, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute Puducherry, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20211689

Keywords:

Apnea, Prematurity, Tactile stimulation

Abstract

Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is an extremely common problem in preterm babies. Several invasive and non-invasive methods of treatment have been studied. We present a novel non-invasive method of managing intractable apnea in preterm neonates.

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