Assess the impact of steroid, diuretic, and fluid practices on BPD outcomes in extreme premature infants in the Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix (BUMCP) neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
The investigators propose performing a retrospective analysis of the current respiratory management methods to potentially find a correlation between the number of steroid doses administered, the timing of initiation of steroid therapy and the effect on premature infants at risk for developing BPD. The investigators are also going to explore the number and timing of diuretic medications and average fluid intake.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
175
This is a retrospective observational study and data will be collected from the subject's existing medical record. No interventions or procedures will be required for this study.
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
To assess the impact of steroid practices on BPD outcomes in these infants
\- The incidence of BPD stratified into three stages based on the type of support required at 36 weeks CGA
Time frame: 30 days
To assess the impact of steroid practices on BPD outcomes in these infants
\- Presence of prenatal steroid administration
Time frame: 30 days
To assess the impact of steroid practices on BPD outcomes in these infants
\- Administration of steroids to the infant
Time frame: 30 days
To determine if steroid use has an impact on infant growth
\- Collect growth and calculate the z-score at five intervals
Time frame: 30 days
To determine if steroid use has an impact on NICU length of stay (LOS)
\- NICU LOS in days
Time frame: 30 days
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