Reducing The Incidence Of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) In A 7-Year Period Using A Bundle of Strategies: A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Quality Improvement Project

Abstract

ABSTRACT; BACKGROUND: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), defined as oxygen-dependency at 36 weeks post-menstrual age (PMA), evolves from multifactorial causes. BPD remains to be a leading cause of early death, a strong predictor of consequent neurologic impairment, and a key reason for resource expenditures and rehospitalizations during the first year of life. The incidence of BPD in infants with a birth weight of 500-1500 grams ranges from 3% to 43% in different centers of the National Institute …