Improved growth and developmental activity post tracheostomy in preterm infants with severe BPD.

Jun LuoSuzanne ShepardKathleen NilanAudrey WoodHeather M MonkErik A JensenAnn T HarringtonKathryn MaschhoffHaresh KirpalaniZhichun FengHuayan Zhang

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2018)

Tracheostomy was associated with improved proportional growth and increased participation in activities promoting developmental skill acquisition and reduced daily sedation requirements in preterm infants with severe BPD.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
mechanical ventilation
physical activity
early onset
intensive care unit
drug induced