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Pediatrics Respiratory System ad533ea5

Apnea in infant is cessation of breathing for:

A
>10 sec
B
>20 sec
C
>30 sec
D
>40 sec
High-Yield Explanation
b. >20sec(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 849-850, Ghai 8/e p 171)In infants, apnea is defined as cessation of breathing for >20sec, or any duration if accompanied by cyanosis or bradycardia.

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