KB2A.1 Obstructive neonatal apnoea

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Apnoea that occurs secondary to diminished airway airflow from an obstruction in the airway from the nose and mouth, tongue, hypopharynx, epiglottis, vocal cords or subglottic region. This is characterised by initial increased work of breathing and rapid progression to cyanosis.

synonyms

• Obstructive neonatal apnoea
• obstructive apnoea of newborn

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