P91: Other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn
P91.9: Disturbance of cerebral status of newborn, unspecified
The brain is made up of several areas. For example, the cerebrum is used to think and plan actions. In the cerebellum, movements are initialized and coordinated. The brain stem is responsible for various unconscious tasks such as breathing. The brain stem passes into the spinal cord.
During pregnancy and birth, many factors affect the child. So there can be many different reasons why a baby's brain suffers serious damage. If the brain is seriously damaged it can no longer perform its functions properly. Which functions are affected depends on the extent and area of the damage.
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