Preferred Label : Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia;
NCIt related terms : Severe BPD;
NCIt definition : Bronchopulmonary dysplasia that results in severe respiratory complications. The infants
with severe symptoms are usually premature, have low birth weight, and the oxygen
and ventilation support requirements are increased.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: A chronic lung disorder associated with pulmonary maldevelopment, scarring,
and/or inflammation that develops in preterm neonates exposed to supplemental oxygen
for at least 28 days. For infants born before 32 weeks gestation with severe BPD,
there is a supplemental oxygen requirement of greater than or equal to 30% and/or
positive pressure at 36 weeks postmenstrual age or earlier discharge. For infants
born after 32 weeks with severe BPD, there is a supplemental oxygen requirement of
greater than or equal to 30% and/or positive pressure at 56 days post-natal age or
at earlier discharge.;
Origin ID : C99057;
UMLS CUI : C3274515;
Has associated anatomic sites
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