What is BPD, or chronic lung disease?
What is BPD, or chronic lung disease?“Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia or BPD is largely a clinical definition. So, it's defined as either mild, moderateand severe. The basic definition is if a baby who is born prematurely is continuing to require either oxygen orventilator support at 36 weeks corrected gestational age, that baby is generally defined as having BPD.Neonatologists today work very hard to try to minimize the risk of developing BPD. The things that we docurrently include judicious use of oxygen. We also try to maximize the baby's nutritional needs. We try to weanthem from ventilators. And there are a few other medications that have been shown to have some effect, whichinclude Vitamin A as well as caffeine.”This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.PRG57561A EN WhatIsBPDOrChronicLungDisease.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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