Medical MCQ-In a neonate, cessation of breathing for 10 second with bradycardia is:

In a neonate, cessation of breathing for 10 second with bradycardia is:

Apnea

Dyspnea

Cheyne Stokes respiration

None

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

Apnea

Description:

a. Apnea(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 849)Apnea in a newborn is defined as: cessation of respiration for 20 seconds with or without bradycardia and cyanosis or cessation of respiration for less than 20 seconds if it is associated with bradycardia or cyanosis.

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