Primary central sleep apnoea of infancy

Description

Primary central sleep apnoea of infancy is characterised by prolonged (> 20 seconds), predominantly central apnoeas or periodic breathing during more than 5% of total sleep time in an infant of at least 37 weeks conceptional age. These events are typically associated with physiological compromise (hypoxemia, bradycardia), or the need for intervention such as stimulation or resuscitation. This diagnosis should be assigned when central events are the predominant finding, even if obstructive or mixed apnoeas or hypopneas are also present. Note: A definitive diagnosis requires objective evidence based on polysomnography or alternative monitoring such as hospital or home monitoring.

Index terms

Primary central sleep apnoea of infancy
apnea of infancy
apnoea of infancy

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infantile apnoea
primary sleep apnoea of newborn

Excludes

7A40.2 – Primary central sleep apnoea of prematurity

Exclusions from above levels

KB2A.0 – Central neonatal apnoea
KB2A – Apnoea of newborn

Sibling codes

7A40.0 – Primary central sleep apnoea
7A40.2 – Primary central sleep apnoea of prematurity
7A40.3 – Central sleep apnea with Cheyne-Stokes breathing
7A40.4 – Central sleep apnoea due to a medical condition without Cheyne-Stokes breathing
7A40.5 – Central sleep apnoea due to high-altitude periodic breathing
7A40.6 – Central sleep apnoea due to a medication or substance
7A40.7 – Treatment-emergent central sleep apnoea
7A40.Y – Other specified central sleep apnoeas
7A40.Z – Central sleep apnoeas, unspecified

Foundation entity

Primary central sleep apnoea of infancy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/139667543

Part of: 7A40: Central sleep apnoeas › 07: Sleep-wake disorders