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BIOMEDICINES
卷 11, 期 9, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11092572
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bronchopulmonary dysplasia; tracheostomy; mortality; pulmonary outcomes
Infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) may require tracheostomy for survival, but the decision is complex and challenging due to the associated risks and burdens. The specific indications and timing of tracheostomy in these infants remain unknown, leading to variations in practice among centers and clinicians.
Infants with the most severe forms of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) may require long-term invasive positive pressure ventilation for survival, therefore necessitating tracheostomy. Although life-saving, tracheostomy has also been associated with high mortality, postoperative complications, high readmission rates, neurodevelopmental impairment, and significant caregiver burden, making it a highly complex and challenging decision. However, for some infants tracheostomy may be necessary for survival and the only way to facilitate a timely and safe transition home. The specific indications for tracheostomy and the timing of the procedure in infants with severe BPD are currently unknown. Hence, centers and clinicians display broad variations in practice with regard to tracheostomy, which presents barriers to designing evidence-generating studies and establishing a consensus approach. As the incidence of severe BPD continues to rise, the question remains, how do we decide on tracheostomy to provide optimal outcomes for these patients?
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