Apnea of prematurity

Definition

A developmental disorder affecting premature infants, likely secondary to an immaturity of respiratory control resulting in idiopathic pauses in breathing often associated with reduced heart rate and arterial blood oxygen levels. It may be exacerbated by concurrent neonatal diseases.

Disease data

Classification

Disease

ORPHA code

99981

OMIM code

ICD10 code

P28.4

ICD11 code

7A40.2

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