Apnea of prematurity is a disorder in infants who are born preterm, defined as cessation of breathing that lasts for more than 20 seconds or is accompanied by hypoxia or bradycardia. Apnea of prematurity is often linked to earlier prematurity.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXVI: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Sources
1. Wikipedia: Apnea of prematurity
Lead section, definition
Apnea of prematurity is a disorder in infants who are preterm that is defined as cessation of breathing (apnea).
Cause, developmental immaturity
Developmental immaturity of respiratory control and upper airway regulation
Pathophysiology, immaturity of control
Developmental immaturity of respiratory control and upper airway regulation
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XVIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XVI
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
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