Presented by Children's Hospital Colorado

Learning Objectives:

• Review the pathogenesis of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD).
• Describe the long-term effects of BPD and preterm birth on pulmonary function. 
• Develop an approach to weaning home oxygen for premature infants in accordance with the home oxygen guidelines. 
• Differentiate between protective and supportive (chronic) ventilation strategies for preterm infants with severe BPD.

Faculty:

Christopher D. Baker, MD
Professor of Pediatrics, Pulmonary Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Director, Ventilator Care Program
Children's Hospital Colorado

Disclosures:   

Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated. 

Accreditation:  Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.