A chronic lung disease (CLD) of premature infants defined as the need for supplemental oxygen for 28 days and a need for supplemental oxygen +/− positive pressure at 36 weeks postmen...
AN: pregnancy-induced hypertension, preterm/prolonged rupture of membranes, chorioamnionitis, steroids
Perinatal: resuscitation at birth
PN: GA, BW, small for GA (SGA), respiratory dist...
Early phase: Restricting fluids to ~140 cc/kg/day may decrease BPD.
Early/evolving/established phase: Aim to achieve 120 to 140 kcal/kg/day.
Oxygen s...
Multidisciplinary approach with primary care physician; pediatric pulmonologist; pediatric cardiologist; nutritionist; and speech, respiratory, occupational, and ...
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Bhandari A, Bhandari V. Pitfalls, p...
Q: Can my patient with BPD receive influenza vaccine?
A: Yes. Influenza vaccination should be considered for babies >6 months of age and their contacts.
Q: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP...
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FIG. 16.3. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia. This 2-month-old child was treated with mechanical ventilation during the first days of life for hyaline membrane disease. The chest radiograph shows generalized overaeration and course modularity with multiple cystlike areas throughout both lung fields.
FIG. 16.3. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia. This 2-month-old child was treated with mechanical ventilation during the first days of life for hy...