Bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Pediatr Clin North Am. 1986 Feb;33(1):1-23. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)34967-7.

Abstract

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia has become the most common pulmonary sequelae in neonates receiving mechanical ventilation. The pathogenesis of BPD is multifactorial, but prematurity, positive pressure ventilation, oxygen toxicity and pulmonary edema are some of the most important factors in its development. By minimizing these factors, it is possible to reduce the incidence and severity of BPD.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Airway Resistance
  • Aminophylline / therapeutic use
  • Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia* / diagnosis
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia* / etiology
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia* / therapy
  • Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diuretics / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation / adverse effects
  • Lung / pathology
  • Oxygen / poisoning
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
  • Pulmonary Edema / complications
  • Respiratory Function Tests

Substances

  • Bronchodilator Agents
  • Diuretics
  • Aminophylline
  • Dexamethasone
  • Oxygen