LUNG ULTRASOUND PREDICTS BRONCHOPULMONARY DYSPLASIA IN PRETERM BABIES

To assess the role of lung ultrasound (LUS) in predicting bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) at days 7 and 14 of life in preterm infants, a prospective cohort study was conducted with 95 preterm infants ≤ 34 weeks. LUS was performed on days 7 and 14 of life. Infants who developed BPD showed significantly higher LUS scores at both time points. A LUS score > 8 at day 7 had 83.33% sensitivity and 60.87% specificity, and at day 14, it had 76.39% sensitivity and 82.61% specificity. Multivariate analysis identified several factors associated with BPD, including gestational age ≤ 30 weeks, LUS score > 8 at day 7, low platelet count, low segment neutrophils, and elevated CRP. These findings indicate that LUS can independently predict BPD and its severity in preterm infants.

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Quiz Sixty Five

1 / 5

What benefit does lung ultrasound provide in predicting bronchopulmonary dysplasia compared to other imaging techniques?

It provides faster results

It uses no ionizing radiation

It is less expensive

All of the above

2 / 5

Why is early prediction of bronchopulmonary dysplasia important in preterm babies?

To determine the baby's gender

To determine the baby's gender

To avoid the use of respiratory support

To implement early treatments and improve outcomes

3 / 5

What condition is being predicted by lung ultrasound in the study?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Asthma

Pneumonia

4 / 5

In which group of patients is bronchopulmonary dysplasia being predicted?

Elderly Patients

Preterm Babies

Adolescents

Adults

5 / 5

What imaging technique is used to predict bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm babies?

X-ray

Lung Ultrasound

CT Scan

MRI

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