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The Role of the Respiratory Therapist in Preventing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
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The Role of the Respiratory Therapist in Preventing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

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Our group contributed to a discussion in the April 16th blog post by Rayah Aloush on Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. As you stated, this is very valuable information for a respiratory therapist to be aware of. Although the therapies we utilize are life-saving for these infants, it is unfortunate that they also cause harm and can lead… Continue reading The Role of the Respiratory Therapist in Preventing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Respiratory Care

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

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By Lauren Harnois, Alex Muller, Urvinder Kaur, Anna Kuruc Premature infants face numerous challenges when they are born. Many of these challenges stem from their lungs not being mature at birth. Infants born before 28 weeks are at an even greater risk for respiratory distress because they have very few alveoli present, and the ones… Continue reading Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia