Posted June 25, 201113 yr Inspired by the EBNEO meeting I asked myself: why do we give caffeine? To reduce central apnoea - yes, but does it really reduce mortality or morbidity regarding the prevention of apnea? I know caffeine has been shown to reduce BPD morbidity and other endpoints but I'm only after the positive effects on central apnea - do fewer prematures die from apnoeic spells? I don't find conclusive literature on this. Can you enlighten me on the subject?
June 27, 201113 yr Am on holiday and am only equipped with my telephone... But, I remember Barbara Schmidt lecturing about xantines and apnea tx while the CAP trial was still running. The bottomline was really that the scientific basis for xantines is really meager. From what I remember the CAP trial did not show any other diff Thanks BPD development. So, I think that study is the best there is today when it comes to knowledge. Will see if I have some old handouts from this lecture that was very very good! (when I get home )
June 27, 201113 yr The autospelling on iphone is.... not working well and it is not possible to edit posts using Tapatalk :/ Should be "... Other than BPD development" in the post above, not "Thanks"
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