title: Caffeine for preterm infants: current indications and uncertainties.
abstract: Caffeine is one of the most commonly used therapies in Neonatology, with different indications such as the treatment of apnea and the prevention of extubation failure and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. However, there are still uncertainties regarding effects on central nervous system development, time of discontinuation and dosing of the drug.
authors.affiliation: Neonatology Unit, Salesi Children's Hospital, Ancona (Italy). stefano.nobile@ospedaliriuniti.marche.it.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nobile
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Carnielli
mesh_terms: D002110:Caffeine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018579:Patient Selection
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D002110:Caffeine