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September 5, 2025BMJ Paediatrics OpenOpen Access

Alterations in diaphragmatic activity preceding and during intermittent hypoxaemia events in preterm infants

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RLRuud W. van LeuterenLALieke A.P. ArtsFBF Blom

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Observational study reveals diaphragm's distinct activity patterns during apnoea events in neonates, suggesting improved detection methods.

Key Points

  • dEMG can distinguish between central and obstructive apnoea during hypoxaemia events in preterm infants.
  • In the minute before hypoxaemia, diaphragmatic activity dropped significantly for central apnoea events.
  • Diaphragmatic activity was significantly different between obstructive and central apnoea events during the hypoxaemia.
  • Findings support potential for automated monitoring and classification of apnoea in preterm infants.

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Leuteren et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c239e5b210217d6477dc83https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2025-003702
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