74 Variability on decision to discontinue supplemental oxygen among Canadian Pediatric respirologists in premature patients with BPD: A cross sectional survey study

摘要

Approximately 8% of all Canadian births are preterm and one of the most common pulmonary complications associated with prematurity is bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) which is defined as the persistent need for oxygen at 36 weeks post menstrual age or 28 days of postnatal life. Close to half of all premature infants with BPD are discharged from hospital with home oxygen and Pediatric respirologists are commonly involved in the decision of discontinuing home oxygen use after the newborn period.