Retrospective analysis of inpatient polysomnogram characteristics and discharge outcomes in infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia requiring home oxygen therapy.
Nicole Flores-FenlonNoah WrightCheryl LewTheodora A StavroudisChoo Phei WeeSally L Davidson WardManvi BansalPublished in: Pediatric pulmonology (2020)
Our results highlight the presence of abnormal PSG characteristics in BPD patients, as early as 43 weeks CGA. These findings have not been previously described in this patient population prior to initial discharge from the hospital. A severe BPD phenotype tends to be associated with higher respiratory morbidity compared with a nonsevere BPD phenotype for the comparable CGA. PSG, when available, may be helpful for individualizing and streamlining treatment in preparation for discharge home and mitigating the effects of intermittent hypoxic episodes.