The Cribsiders S4 Ep55: BPD, Ya You Know Me: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia with Dr. Jonathan Levin
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Diuretic Use Anecdote
- Justin Bird recounts inconsistent diuretic use during residency, highlighting differing opinions among attendings.
- Dr. Nodie, despite offering a clear explanation for diuretic use, deferred to the incoming attending's preference.
Assessing BPD Infants
- Teach families to assess their child's baseline respiratory rate and retractions, especially during sleep.
- Note feeding difficulties or changes in symptoms after feeding as signs of worsening.
Treating Respiratory Distress in BPD
- Treat preterm infants with respiratory distress differently than full-term infants.
- Consider albuterol, inhaled corticosteroids, and systemic steroids for BPD exacerbations, but use antibiotics cautiously.