Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Chronic lung disease defined by O2 requirement at 36 weeks PMA. Multifactorial: prematurity, oxygen toxicity, volutrauma, inflammation.

Educational decision support · Not a medical device · Do not enter PHI

Key points

Prevent with antenatal steroids, surfactant, gentle ventilation, caffeine.
Severity grading at 36 weeks PMA.
Diuretics, inhaled steroids in selected cases.

Pitfalls

Avoid excessive FiO2 — target SpO2 90–95%.
Be cautious with systemic steroids — weigh neurodevelopmental risks.

Ask the Copilot

— BPD prevention strategies?
— When to use postnatal steroids?