The Influences of Caffeine on Heart Rate Variability of Preterm Infants

The Influences of Caffeine on HRV of Preterm Infants

Caffeine has a stimulatory effect on the ANS. This has not yet been investigated in preterm infant who get caffeine before stopping ventilation. The investigators hypothesis is that this stimulatory effect may be characterized by HRV analysis methods.

Inclusion Criteria:

• infants born before 34 weeks gestation

Exclusion Criteria:

• sepsis
• congenital malformations