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Apneas requiring respiratory support in young infants with COVID-19: a case series and literature review.


ABSTRACT: The objective of this study is to describe the clinical features of young infants with apneas as a clinical sign of COVID-19. We reported the cases of 4 infants who needed respiratory support in our PICU for a severe course of COVID-19 complicated with recurrent apneas. Moreover, we conducted a review of the literature about COVID-19 and apneas in infants ≤ 2 months of corrected age. A total of 17 young infants were included. Overall, in most of the cases (88%), apnea was an initial symptom of COVID-19, and in two cases, it recurred after 3-4 weeks. Regarding neurological workup, most children underwent a cranial ultrasound, while a minority underwent electroencephalography registration, neuroimaging, and lumbar punctures. One child showed signs of encephalopathy on electroencephalogram, with further neurological workup resulting normal. SARS-CoV-2 was never found in the cerebrospinal fluid. Ten children required intensive care unit admission, with five of them needing intubation and three non-invasive ventilation. A less invasive respiratory support was sufficient for the remaining children. Eight children were treated with caffeine. All patients had a complete recovery.  Conclusion: Young infants with recurrent apneas during COVID-19 usually need respiratory support and undergo a wide clinical work-up. They usually show complete recovery even when admitted to the intensive care unit. Further studies are needed to better define diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for these patients. What is Known: • Although the course of COVID-19 in infants is usually mild, some of them may develop a more severe disease needing intensive care support. Apneas may be a clinical sign in COVID-19. What is New: • Infants with apneas during COVID-19 may require intensive care support, but they usually show a benign course of the disease and full recovery.

SUBMITTER: Paolin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10009862 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Apneas requiring respiratory support in young infants with COVID-19: a case series and literature review.

Paolin Chiara C   Zanetto Lorenzo L   Frison Sara S   Boscolo Mela Federica F   Tessari Anna A   Amigoni Angela A   Daverio Marco M   Bonardi Claudia Maria CM  

European journal of pediatrics 20230313 5


The objective of this study is to describe the clinical features of young infants with apneas as a clinical sign of COVID-19. We reported the cases of 4 infants who needed respiratory support in our PICU for a severe course of COVID-19 complicated with recurrent apneas. Moreover, we conducted a review of the literature about COVID-19 and apneas in infants ≤ 2 months of corrected age. A total of 17 young infants were included. Overall, in most of the cases (88%), apnea was an initial symptom of C  ...[more]

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