Clinical Outcomes among Diagnostic Subgroups of Infants with Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia through 2 Years of Age

• DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1655761
• Publication Date: 2018-05-31T18:31:48Z
• Authors: Gangaram Akangire; Winston Manimtim; Michael Nyp; Janelle Noel-MacD...; Allyssa Kays; William Truog; Jane Taylor
• Keywords: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

This article aimed to identify readmission risk factors through 2 years of life for infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) who do not require tracheostomy and ventilatory support after neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) discharge. It also if clinical differences exist between the subcategories BPD.A retrospective chart review was performed on 182 BPD born 2010 2015. A total 130 met inclusion criteria were stratified into three groups based their respiratory status at 36 weeks gestational age: group A-oxygen (O2), B-assisted ventilation (AV), C-both O2 AV. NICU assessed set time points (6/12/18/24 months). Reasons entire cohort subgroups.An diagnosis neurologic abnormality, necrotizing enterocolitis, invasive infection, dysphagia, discharge differed subgroups BPD. The most common cause viral tract infection. Inhaled steroid use remained stable over time, while oxygen diuretic declined time. Risk in included g-tube, use, 12 months. There no significant difference rates subgroups.