What characteristics possibly suggest a malignant cause of neonatal apnea?

Short periods of apnea associated with periodic breathing is normal.

However the following characteristics of apnea may suggest a non-benign cause:

  • accompanied by symptoms or skin color change

  • lasts > 10 seconds

  • is recurrent

  • or appears > 2 weeks of age


Source

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Resource. 4th ed.
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