Prevalence, Prevention and Management of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Margaret A Gilfillan,
Michelle J Mejia,
Vineet Bhandari
Abstract:Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a complex pulmonary condition that arises in preterm infants secondary to a constellation of adverse exposures contributing to impaired lung development and repair. In many developed countries, the incidence of BPD continues to rise despite the increasing use of evidence-based therapies and efforts to minimize adverse post-natal exposures. Refinement of perinatal care practices that reduce mortality in the most immature infants is likely contributing to this trend; however, … Show more
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