5 Questions
What is the toxic response of the lung to oxygen therapy called?
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Which of the following conditions interfere with ventilation in bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
Atelectasis, edema, and thickening of lung membranes
What are the consequences of bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
Prolonged dependence on supplemental oxygen and ventilators
In bronchopulmonary dysplasia, what is the main reason for long-term complications?
Interference with ventilation due to lung changes
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
Thickening of the membranes of the lung
Learn about bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a lung condition caused by the toxic response to oxygen therapy, leading to issues like atelectasis, edema, and membrane thickening. Understand the long-term effects of prolonged oxygen and ventilator dependence.
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