Current Paediatrics
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 165-171, June 2006

Management of chronic lung disease of the premature infant

Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatal–Perinatal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, 6621 Fannin Street, MC WT 6-104, Houston, TX 77030, USA

Summary 

Chronic lung disease (CLD) of the premature, also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), is a disease of multifactorial aetiology that primarily affects premature infants. The management of these infants requires a multidisciplinary approach, and is largely supportive. The focal points in the care of these infants are the optimisation of respiratory care and nutritional status. This review presents management strategies for CLD and the supporting evidence. Although significant progress has been made in caring for infants with CLD, further research is required to fully understand and prevent the disease, or at least minimise its severity.

Keywords: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Chronic lung disease of the premature, Management

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PII: S0957-5839(06)00039-X

doi:10.1016/j.cupe.2006.03.003

Current Paediatrics
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 165-171, June 2006

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