Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia

Predominant heart rhythm in healthy newborns is sinus rhythm (variant respiratory arrhythmia). Heart rate (HR) can vary 70-190 beats per minute: depends on gestational age => the lower the gestational age, the higher the HR state of consciousness => lower HR in deep sleep concomitant medication => Caffein citrate in high doses can cause tachycardia; anaesthetics…