A cost-effectiveness analysis for high versus standard (low) dose caffeine for the treatment of apnea in neonatal intensive care unit

• Hauptverfasser: Eilan Al-Hersh (VerfasserIn), Dina Abushanab (VerfasserIn), Fouad AbouNahia (VerfasserIn), Daniel Rainkie (VerfasserIn), Moza Al Hail (VerfasserIn), Palli Valapila Abdulrouf (VerfasserIn), Wessam El-Kassem (VerfasserIn), Daoud Al-Badriyeh (VerfasserIn)
• Format: Buch
• Veröffentlicht: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Schlagworte: article
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ABSTRACTObjective: Preterm babies are prone to experiencing apnea of prematurity (AOP), mostly characterised by a pause in breathing lasting a minimum of 20 seconds. Recent literature supported higher maintenance doses of caffeine, indicating benefits. This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of...