P11: Other birth injuries to central nervous system
The group of conditions classified as "other birth injuries to the central nervous system" involves damage to the brain or spinal cord that occur during childbirth. This could be due to various factors such as undue pressure or stress imposed on the infant during birth, insufficient oxygen supply, or premature birth. Symptoms usually present immediately after birth or within the first few days of life and may include seizures, respiratory distress, feeding difficulties, lethargy or decreased muscle tone. The severity of these injuries can vary significantly, impacting the child's physical and neurological development. They can result in a range of lifelong disabilities, including motor impairment, cognitive deficits, and sensory impairment. With these conditions, the rate and extent of recovery will depend on the nature and severity of the injury, alongside the effectiveness of immediate and ongoing management.
Subcodes of P11:
- P11.0: Cerebral oedema due to birth injury
- P11.1: Other specified brain damage due to birth injury
- P11.2: Unspecified brain damage due to birth injury
- P11.3: Birth injury to facial nerve
- P11.4: Birth injury to other cranial nerves
- P11.5: Birth injury to spine and spinal cord
- P11.9: Birth injury to central nervous system, unspecified
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