All of the following ventilator parameters have been linked to ...

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All of the following ventilator parameters have been linked to the development of BPD EXCEPT:
 
  a. high peak inspiratory pressure.
  b. ventilatory rate of 40 breaths/min.
  c. tidal volumes <5 ml>  d. high mean airway pressure.

Question 2

What would contribute to the development of new bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in an infant delivered at 25 weeks' gestation?
 
  a. Interruption of the canalicular stage of lung development
  b. Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)
  c. Low Apgar scores
  d. Laryngotracheobronc hitis

Question 3

Which of the following new BPD criteria would indicate a severe case of the condition?
 
  1. Requires >30 oxygen upon discharge
  2. Requires nasal CPAP at discharge
  3. Requires room air upon discharge
  4. Required supplemental oxygen for first 28 days of life
  a. 1, 2
  b. 2, 4
  c. 1, 2, 4
  d. 3, 4

[qytan]

Answer to Question 1

You are a life saver.

Answer to Question 2

Thank you

Answer to Question 3

C
Infants with a severe case of new BPD require supplemental oxygen for at least 28 days and require >30 oxygen and/or nasal CPAP at discharge.

[K@]

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