Central neonatal apnoea

Definition

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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Nearby in Apnoea of newborn

• KB2A.1Obstructive neonatal apnoea
• KB2A.2Mixed neonatal apnoea
• KB2A.3Apnoea of newborn, due to neurologic injury
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified