Overview
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is a form of chronic lung damage that can occur in premature infants. It is often seen as injury in conjunction with high ventilator pressures and prolonged increased FIO2 levels. BPD can have longstanding consequences that negatively impact pulmonary function, therefore, this popoulation of patients are often seen in readmission back into the PICU for various exacerbations.
Read the article and explore the link below. You will then synthesize the information you have learned in a 300 or more word essay, summarizing your understanding of the pathophysiology, prognosis, prevention, and treatment of BPD as seen in the NICU/PICU, as well as the transition to home.
BPD pdf
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/bronchopulmonary-dysplasia
BPD- American Lung
Instructions:
- Summarize the main points of the article and video up to minute 23:30.
- Describe the pathophysiology, prognosis, and prevention of BPD.
- Explain current evidence-based guidelines for ventilatory strategies, therapeutic interventions, and their outcomes.
- Provide references as necessary.