Journal
ADVANCES IN THERAPY
Volume 29, Issue 4, Pages 297-311Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s12325-012-0015-y
Keywords
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia; Chronic lung disease of prematurity; Complications; Discharge planning; Growth; Home oxygen therapy; Incidence; Nutrition; Outpatient management; Respiratory syncytial virus
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- MedImmune
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), also known as chronic lung disease of prematurity, is the major cause of pulmonary disease in infants. The pathophysiology and management of BPD have evolved over the past four decades as improved neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) modalities have increased survival rates. The likelihood for developing BPD increases with the degree of prematurity and reaches 25-35% in very low-birth-weight and extremely low-birth-weight infants. BPD affects many organ systems, and infants with BPD are at increased risk for rehospitalization and numerous complications following NICU discharge. The management of BPD and medically related problems, particularly during the first 2 years of life, remains a continuing challenge for parents and healthcare providers. It is important that a multidisciplinary team consisting of the neonatologist/attending physician, primary care physician, and other specialized support staff work in concert and meet regularly to provide continuity of care and accurate patient assessments.
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