My 19 day old nephew is in the hospital with what they call a caffiene defiancy, they say his brain does not tell him to breathe. Has anyone heard of this. They were going to give him caffiene to see if that would stimilate his brain. If that dont work then would could they do for him.
2007-02-15 04:56:27 · 9 answers · asked by Bonnie J 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Here's the relevant passage from http://www.answers.com/topic/caffeine that relates to your question:
Breathing problems in premature infants, apnea of prematurity, are sometimes treated with citrated caffeine, which is available only by prescription in many countries.[24] A reduction in bronchopulmonary dysplasia has been exhibited in premature infants treated with caffeine citrate therapy regimens. It is speculated that this reduction in bronchopulmonary dysplasia is tied to a reduction in exposure to positive airway pressure. [citation needed] The only short term risk associated with this treatment is a temporary reduction in weight gain during the therapy.[25]
2007-02-15 05:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they could possibly be talking about a "caffeine deficiency" like the kind found in coffee...
More likely it's some sort of "amine"---like the building blocks of protein. Perhaps a protein deficiency
He couldn't have a "caffeine" deficiency, because that would mean there is a certain amount of "caffeine" that's normal in the human body, and it's just not so.
It could be that they will give him caffeine (as a stimulant) to help him breathe, but it would be a supplement, not to replace something he is "deficient" in.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-15 05:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although I have never heard of this, I have only heard of giving a child a breathing nebulizer (in a case such as your nephews). Most Drs, as far as I've heard all agree that any type of caffine is bad for an infant, which is why they will give them a sugar suppliment instead to help with different problems.
2007-02-15 05:06:31 · answer #3 · answered by RitzFitz29 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sounds really fishy to me you need a different doc or a different hospital.
i put caffeine defiancy in the search and it brought up a caffeine addiction. if his brain tells him not to breath at night it could just be a sleep disorder apnea
2007-02-15 05:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by rosemommy2be 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a childrens hospital in south florida as a RN and this practice is common and WORKS. I am not sure why your nephew is not remembering to breath, but this is one of the most noninvasive ways to help stimulate a child to breath.
2007-02-15 05:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by Doris A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
never heard of it. It sounds like a good idea though, because Caffeine helps people with asthma breathe when they dont have any other medication
2007-02-15 04:59:34 · answer #6 · answered by xtaticlyme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huh?? ARe you sure you were told it's a caffeine deficiency - or was it another ---ine word? I'd go back to doc and clarify and if you are truly being adivsed this is a caffeine deficiency, I'd go see another doc.
2007-02-15 05:10:18 · answer #7 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, jolt cola is pretty good for infants.
2007-02-15 04:59:15 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive never heard such quacky advise ...get a second oppinion...cause thats what they are...oppinions!
2007-02-15 04:59:40 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋