Audrey N Miller, Edward G Shepherd, Amy Manning, Humra Shamim, Tendy Chiang, George El-Ferzli, Leif D Nelin
Infants with the most severe forms of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) may require long-term invasive positive pressure ventilation for survival, therefore necessitating tracheostomy. Although life-saving, tracheostomy has also been associated with high mortality, postoperative complications, high readmission rates, neurodevelopmental impairment, and significant caregiver burden, making it a highly complex and challenging decision. However, for some infants tracheostomy may be necessary for survival and the only way to facilitate a timely and safe transition home...
September 19, 2023: Biomedicines