Characteristics and outcome of infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia established on long-term ventilation from neonatal intensive care.

Introduction: Ex-preterm infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) sometimes require long-term ventilation (LTV) to facilitate weaning from respiratory support. There are however limited data characterizing this cohort. We aim to describe the background characteristics, neonatal comorbidities, characteristics at the initiation of ventilation, and outcomes of neonatal unit graduates with BPD established on LTV.

Effect of surfactant dose on outcomes in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome: the OPTI-SURF study protocol.

Introduction: Respiratory distress syndrome is a condition seen in preterm infants primarily due to surfactant insufficiency. European guidelines recommend the dose and method of surfactant administration. However, in routine practice, clinicians often use a 'whole vial' approach to surfactant dosing.