The Cribsiders S4 Ep55: BPD, Ya You Know Me: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia with Dr. Jonathan Levin
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Jul 13, 2022 AI Snips
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BPD Prevalence and Impact
- BPD is the most common complication of prematurity, affecting about 10,000 babies yearly in the US.
- Prematurity rates may be rising due to increasingly complex maternal conditions.
BPD Pathophysiology
- BPD begins with arrested lung development in preterm infants, often born mid-stage.
- Exposure to oxygen and ventilators, alongside infections, further impacts lung development.
Old vs. New BPD
- "Old BPD" was characterized by fibrosis and inflammation from prolonged oxygen exposure and ventilation.
- "New BPD" is primarily caused by arrested lung development, resulting in simplified alveoli and vessels.