Risk Models of Sinkin et al for Predicting Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in a Neonate
Purpose: | To evaluate a neonate for risk of broncho-pulmonary dysplasia (BPD) using the 12 hour and 10 day risk models of Sinkin et al. |
Specialty: | Pulmonology Pedatrics |
Objective: | risk factors, clinical diagnosis, including family history for genetics |
ICD-10: | P27.1 |
Description: | Sinkin et al developed models for predicting the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in a newborn infant. These can help identify an infant who may benefit from closer monitoring and more aggressive management. The authors are from the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. |
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