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

Conclusion An NICU diagnosis of neurologic abnormality, necrotizing enterocolitis, invasive NICU infection, dysphagia, and O2 at NICU discharge differed between the three subgroups of severe BPD. The most common cause of readmission was viral respiratory tract infection. Inhaled steroid use remained stable over time, while oxygen use and diuretic use declined over time. Risk factors for readmission in the entire cohort included g-tube, O2 use, and diuretic use at 12 months. There was no significant difference in readmission rates between the three BPD subgroups. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: American Journal of Perinatology - May 31, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Akangire, Gangaram Manimtim, Winston Nyp, Michael F. Noel-MacDonnell, Janelle Kays, Allyssa N. Truog, William E. Taylor, Jane B. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research