Using a home oxygen weaning protocol and pCO2 to evaluate outcomes for infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia discharged on home oxygen.

Sara K DawsonLynn A D'AndreaRyan LauJoanne M Lagatta

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2020)

Neither predischarge pCO2 nor 36-week pCO2 was associated with 1-year respiratory readmissions. However higher pCO2 at 36 weeks was associated with a longer duration of home oxygen. Neonatal illness measures like 36-week pCO2 may be useful in communicating expectations for home oxygen therapy to families.

Keyphrases

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