Doxapram

Summary: Researchers aim to evaluate the impact of doxapram administration on diaphragmatic excursion in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients undergoing spontaneous breathing trial

Summary: Preterm infants often suffer from apnea of prematurity (AOP; a cessation of breathing) due to immaturity of the respiratory system. AOP can lead to oxygen shortage and a low heart rate which might harm the development of the newborn, especially the central nervous system. In order to prevent oxygen shortage, infants are treated with non-invasive respiratory support and caffeine. Despite these trea...