Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Question 1

Definition of BPD

Answer 1

Oxygen requirement 1st 28 days

Question 2

Mild BPD in less than 32 weeker

Answer 2

RA at 36 weeks PMA

Question 3

Moderate BPD in less than 32 weeker

Answer 3

<30% O2 @ 36 weeks PMA

Question 4

Severe BPD in less than 32 weeker

Answer 4

> 30% O2 @ 36 weeks PMA and mechanical support, CPAP, or ventilation

Question 5

Mild BPD in more than 32 weeker

Answer 5

RA @ 56 DOL

Question 6

Moderate BPD in more than 32 weeker

Answer 6

<30% O2 @ 56 DOL

Question 7

Severe BPD in more than 32 weeker

Answer 7

> 30% O2 @ 56 DOL and mechanical support, CPAP, or ventilation

Question 8

Patient with BPD must be monitored for what important cardiovascular complication

Answer 8

Cor pulmonale

Question 9

A pulmonary exacerbation of BPD is typically triggered during what condition

Answer 9

Viral URTI

Question 10

Chest wall configuration that comes about from BPD

Answer 10

Increased AP diameter from air trapping

Question 11

Infants requiring supplemental O2 beyond this age have higher incidence of lower airway obstruction and bronchodilator responsiveness and are more likely to be hospitalized during their toddler years than their peers

Answer 11

35 weeks PMA

Question 12

Beta agonists may worsen air exchange in what population of BPD patients

Answer 12

Those with concomitant airway malacia

Question 13

BPD patients that worsen with beta agonists may benefit from what drugs

Answer 13

1) Inhaled ipratropium 2) Oral methylxanthines

Question 14

Oxygen saturation goal for supplemental oxygen therapy after discharge in BPD patients

Answer 14

> 90%

Question 15

Caloric intake required for patients with BPD

Answer 15

120-160 kcal/kg/day