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

• Main Authors: Eilan Al-Hersh (Author), Dina Abushanab (Author), Fouad AbouNahia (Author), Daniel Rainkie (Author), Moza Al Hail (Author), Palli Valapila Abdulrouf (Author), Wessam El-Kassem (Author), Daoud Al-Badriyeh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: 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...