Prevention and management of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and ventilator associated pneumonia in respiratory support

VernacularTitle:重视支气管肺发育不良与呼吸机相关性肺炎的防治
Author: Yabo MEI ¹ ; Zhichun FENG ¹
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1. 解放军总医院儿科医学部（解放军总医院第七医学中心儿科、出生缺陷防控关键技术国家工程实验室、儿童器官功能衰竭北京市重点实验室），北京　100700
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia; Ventilator associated pneumonia; Complication; Preterm infant
From: Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(6):441-444
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and infections are common complications in preterm infants. High-risk infants with BPD are prone to developing ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) during invasive mechanical ventilation. Conversely, VAP exacerbates airway inflammatory injury, necessitating prolonged respiratory support, which further increases the risk of BPD and complicates ventilator weaning. Therefore, integrated management of BPD should emphasize the prevention and control of VAP to improve outcomes in preterm infants.