How do inhaled corticosteroids benefit infants with established bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)?
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Inhaled corticosteroids are increasingly utilized in treating infants with established bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) due to their positive impact on patient outcomes, particularly in reducing the incidence of chronic lung disease. A Cochrane Systematic Review highlights that early administration of inhaled steroids to very low birth weight infants can decrease the likelihood of death or chronic lung disease at 36 weeks postmenstrual age. However, to optimize the benefits while minimizing risks, it is essential to carefully evaluate the dosing and delivery methods. The potential neurodevelopmental risks associated with inhaled steroids necessitate a thorough risk-benefit analysis, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment plans and further research to refine their use.
Katlyn Burr is a member of the Patient Care Services leadership team at Nemours Children's Health, Nemours Children's Hospital-Delaware. As the Director of Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine, she focuses on leading change that is RT-driven, patient outcome focused, and empowered by medical literature. She is responsible for business operations and strategic planning for the Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine Departments in acute, critical care, and outpatient environments at the Nation's largest pediatric health system.
Katlyn obtained a Master of Science Management degree from Wilmington University of Delaware. She is currently pursuing doctoral studies in Strategic Leadership at the Liberty University of Virginia. She is a licensed Respiratory Care Provider in the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey with over 13 years of Respiratory Care experience. Katlyn has authored research and presented lectures, posters, and abstracts at an international level. She is an active member of the Delaware State Society for Respiratory Care (DSRC) and the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). She has achieved her Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Neonatal and Pediatric Specialist (NPS), and Asthma Certified Educator (AE-C) credentials from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBC) and the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB). Katlyn is an SSGI certified Project Management Specialist.
Additionally, Katlyn is a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor and an advisory board member for Delaware Technical and Community College (Wilmington and Georgetown), West Chester University, and Millersville University's Respiratory Care Programs.
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