Table 1 Diagnostic criteria for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
GA weeks
<32>32
Treatment with oxygen>21% for ≥28 days>21% for ≥28 days
Time-point of assessment36 weeks post-menstrual age or discharge>28 but <56 days or discharge
BPD
MildBreathing room air at 36 weeks post-menstrual age or dischargeBreathing room air at 56 days post-natal age or discharge
ModerateNeed for <30% oxygen at 36 weeks post-menstrual age or dischargeNeed for <30% oxygen at 56 days post-natal age or discharge
SevereNeed for >30% oxygen, with or without PPV or continuous positive pressure at 36 weeks post-menstrual age or dischargeNeed for >30% oxygen, with or without PPV or continuous positive pressure at 56 days post-natal age or discharge
  • GA: gestational age; PPV: positive pressure ventilation. Modified from [16] with permission from the publisher.