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Neonatal Apnea
Description
2.0 Contact Hours
This module includes the definitions of apnea and apnea of prematurity. It also includes the differences between obstructive and central apnea along with key preventative measures when caring for the infant diagnosed with apnea. This module includes a case scenario that puts into practice the learner’s understanding of the material.
This course has the goal of facilitating knowledge and confidence in the care of the newborn diagnosed with neonatal apnea. This module is also used as a great orientation tool for nurses wishing to pursue a career in the field of Neonatology/Nursery.
TARGET audience
This module is designed as an orientation tool for nurses new to this population as well as a review for nurses who are currently working in the Newborn/Neonatal Sector. Neonatal Apnea has been formulated as a separate module originating from Neonatal Respiratory Assessment.
Objectives
* Explain the terms ‘apnea’ and ‘apnea of prematurity’
* Differentiate between central and obstructive apnea
* Identify key preventative measures in caring for the apneic newborn
* Integrate your knowledge of apnea in the newborn and critical thinking ability by the use of a case scenario