BPD

Question 1

Define BPD

• when to measure <32weeks
• > 32weeks

Mild is

Moderate is

Severe is

Answer 1

<32weeks : assess at 36 w CGA
Oxygen requirement for first 28d

> 32w : assess at 56days of life

Mild : in air

Moderate: in Fi02 of < 30%

Severe : FiO2 > 30%

Question 2

B agonists may worsen air exchange in which group

Answer 2

BPD & concomitant airway malacia: bronchial muscle tone maintaining airway calibre