Protocolo de seguimiento de los pacientes con displasia broncopulmonar
- S. Pérez Tarazona
- Santiago Rueda Esteban
- J. Alfonso Diego
- Mª I. Barrio Gómez de Agüero
- Gádor A. Callejón Callejón
- I. Cortell Aznar
- O. de la Serna Blázquez
- X. Domingo Miró
- M.L. García García
- G. García Hernández
- C. Luna Paredes
- O. Mesa Medina
- Antonio Moreno Galdó
- L. Moreno Requena
- G. Pérez Pérez
- Antonio Salcedo Posadas
- Manuel Sánchez-Solís de Querol
- Alba Torrent Vernetta
- L. Valdesoiro Navarrete
- Mireia Villela Sabaté
ISSN: 1695-4033, 1696-4608
Year of publication: 2016
Volume: 84
Issue: 1
Pages: 61-61
Type: Article
More publications in: Anales de Pediatría: Publicación Oficial de la Asociación Española de Pediatría ( AEP )
Abstract
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common complication of preterm birth, and remains a major problem in pediatric pulmonology units. The decision of discharging from the Neonatal Unit should be based on a thorough assessment of the condition of the patient and compliance with certain requirements, including respiratory and nutritional stability, and caregiver education on disease management. For proper control of the disease, a schedule of visits and complementary tests should be established prior to discharge, and guidelines for prevention of exacerbations and appropriate treatment should be applied. In this paper, the Working Group in Perinatal Respiratory Diseases of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Pulmonology proposes a protocol to serve as a reference for the follow up of patients with BPD among different centers and health care settings. Key factors to consider when planning discharge from the Neonatal Unit and during follow up are reviewed. Recommendations on treatment and prevention of complications are then discussed. The final section of this guide aims to provide a specific schedule for follow-up and diagnostic interventions to be performed in patients with BPD.