About the Course
Apnoea is common in newborns, particularly in premature babies due to developmental immaturity of the respiratory control centre. But there are also a range of pathologic causes that require careful assessment and treatment. In this module we will discuss the assessment, management and prevention of neonatal apnoea.
Target audience
The module is intended for nurses, midwives, clinical officers and medical doctors caring for newborns in MSF projects.
Duration
60 minutes
Learning Objectives
By taking this module, you would be able to:
- Define neonatal apnoea and differentiate it from periodic breathing,
- Discuss the causes of neonatal apnoea,
- Assess a newborn experiencing apnoeic events,
- Discuss the immediate and long-term principles of management of neonatal apnoea.
List of Contents
Theory:
- Neonatal apnoea definition and classification
- Apnoea of prematurity
- Pathological causes of apnoea
- Management of apnoea
- Prevention of apnoea of prematurity
Application / 3 case studies
Summary / Learning points /Job aid
Methodology
We recommend printing out the job aid and using the neonatal guideline during the module.
After completing the module and answering the final quiz with at least 80% correct responses learners are entitled a Tembo completion badge and a certificate.Certification
Enrolment
To access this eLearning module, you need first to enrol in the Newborn Care Learning Hub then select the ‘Neonatal apnoea’ module and enter the enrolment key.