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September 25, 2025Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Recurrence of apnea of prematurity following early discontinuation of caffeine: A prospective analytical study

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NKNikhil KumarARAswathy RahulANAnand Nandakumar

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Overview

Prospective analysis estimates apnea recurrence in neonates after stopping caffeine, suggesting closer monitoring may be needed for those with low birth weight.

Key Points

  • The recurrence rate of apnea of prematurity after stopping caffeine was 11.9%, indicating a need for cautious management.
  • Late-onset sepsis emerged as the main cause for apnea recurrence in the majority of cases, rather than apnea of prematurity itself.
  • Birth weight less than 1250 g significantly predicts apnea recurrence, highlighting the vulnerability of lower weight neonates.
  • The study stresses the importance of careful monitoring for 7–10 days after caffeine discontinuation, especially in neonates with lower birth weights.

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Kumar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d5e205bd7882ccb9b868e1https://doi.org/10.1177/19345798251380137
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