Question
My child is a premature baby, born soon after delivery, and their body is still very weak. How severe is the respiratory arrest in premature babies?
Answer
Respiratory arrest in parents is a serious phenomenon that can lead to brain damage. Respiratory arrest is a common disease in premature babies, with an incidence rate of up to 50%~60%. The smaller the gestational age, the higher the incidence rate. Neonatal respiratory arrest refers to premature babies whose breathing stops for more than 20 seconds, full-term infants whose breathing stops for more than 15 seconds, or premature babies whose breathing stops for less than 15-20 seconds but are accompanied by a slow heartbeat, blue or pale skin, and reduced muscle tension.