Long term outcomes in chronic lung disease requiring tracheostomy and chronic mechanical ventilation

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common serious complication associated with preterm birth. Infants with severe BPD often require prolonged and intensive pulmonary care. Among those with the most severe lung disease, this care may include tracheostomy and long-term invasive mechanical ventilation. Although there is a plethora of data on long term respiratory and developmental outcomes of BPD survivors, relevant information on BPD survivors requiring chronic respiratory failure are limited.
Source: Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Source Type: research