Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Alternative Names
BPDPrevention
Taking the baby off the breathing assistance early, if possible, and using a substance that helps open the baby's lungs (surfactant) can help prevent this condition.
References
Murray J, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2000.
Smith VC. Trends in severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia rates between 1994 and 2002. J Pediatr. 2005; 146(4): 469-73.
Cogo PE. Surfactant kinetics in preterm infants on mechanical ventilation who did and did not develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Crit Care Med. 2003; 31(5): 1532-8.
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