ICD-11 MMS

19 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

Respiratory disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period  (KB20-KB2Z)

KB2A Apnoea of newborn

KB2A.0 Central neonatal apnoea

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


Central apnoea is a cessation of airflow > 20 seconds with loss of all respiratory effort. It is due to immaturity of the brainstem to control respiration. It is found in many premature infants and generally resolves by 36 weeks of age.

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