Simple clinical definition without severity classification |
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Formal definitions that include severity classification |
The definitions below require that:
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2019 severity classification (Jensen definition)[1] |
Severity is determined by the mode of respiratory support required at 36 weeks PMA, regardless of FiO2:
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2018 severity classification (revised NICHD definition)[2] |
Severity is determined by the mode of respiratory support and FiO2 required at 36 weeks PMA:
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CPAP: continuous airway pressure; FiO2: fraction of inspired oxygen; GA: gestational age; HFNC: high-flow nasal cannula; NICHD: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; NIPPV: noninvasive intermittent positive pressure ventilation; O2: oxygen; PMA: postmenstrual age.
* The definition of severe BPD according to the 2018 revised NICHD definition also includes grade III(A), defined as early death (between 14 days of postnatal age and 36 weeks) owing to persistent parenchymal lung disease and respiratory failure that cannot be attributable to other neonatal morbidities (eg, necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, redirection of care, episodes of sepsis, etc).