Duration of mechanical ventilation and prediction of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and home oxygen in extremely preterm infants

Aim To determine whether the duration of invasive ventilation predicted the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and need for discharge home on supplementary oxygen in extremely preterm infants. Methods Retrospective whole‐population study of all infants 8 days predicted BPD development with 71% sensitivity and 71% specificity and mechanical ventilation for >10 days predicted discharge on home oxygen with 66% sensitivity and 65% specificity. Conclusion In extremely preterm infants, the duration of invasive support predicted BPD and need for home oxygen with moderate sensitivity and specificity.