Variability in the use of supplemental oxygen for bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Despite the use of “oxygen dependence at 36 weeks postmenstrual age” to define bronchopulmonary dysplasia, criteria for the use of oxygen is rarely defined. We surveyed members of the Vermont Oxford Network regarding their criteria. Pulse oximetry saturation thresholds varied widely from

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of pediatrics 2002-02, Vol.140 (2), p.247-249
Hauptverfasser:	Ellsbury, Dan L., Acarregui, Michael J., McGuinness, Gail A., Klein, Jonathan M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - therapy Humans Infant, Newborn Medical sciences Neonatology Oximetry Oxygen - therapeutic use Pneumology Practice Patterns, Physicians Respiratory system : syndromes and miscellaneous diseases
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Zusammenfassung:	Despite the use of “oxygen dependence at 36 weeks postmenstrual age” to define bronchopulmonary dysplasia, criteria for the use of oxygen is rarely defined. We surveyed members of the Vermont Oxford Network regarding their criteria. Pulse oximetry saturation thresholds varied widely from
ISSN:	0022-3476 1097-6833
DOI:	10.1067/mpd.2002.121933