Catalog
Central neonatal apnoea
Link to WHO Definition
Central neonatal apnoea – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/252052617
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.