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Background  The clinical needs of infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) that remain ventilator-dependent are complex, and management strategies that optimize survival and long-term outcomes controversial. We hypothesized that an interdisciplinary ventilator care program (VCP), committed to the care of this population will improve survival through standardized approaches to cardiopulmonary care and related comorbidities, enhanced communication, and continuity of care. Methods  Retrospective chart reviews were performed on patients at Children's Hospital Colorado's neonatal intensive care unit, who underwent tracheostomy placement between 2000 and 2013. Data were collected for two time periods: 2000 to 2005 and 2006 to 2013, before and after initiation of the VCP. Collected data on infants with ventilator-dependent BPD included: gestational age (GA), age at tracheostomy, respiratory severity score (RSS; mean airway pressure [MAP] × fraction of inspired oxygen [FiO 2 ]), comorbidities, medication use, and the age of death. Tracheostomy patients without severe BPD were excluded. Results  Despite no difference in GA, birth weight, or cardiorespiratory comorbidities, survival to discharge increased from 50 to 85% after implementation of the VCP ( p  &lt; 0.05). Between period 1 and 2, there were differences in systemic and inhaled steroid use and mucolytic use. Conclusion  These findings suggest an interdisciplinary approach to the care of infants with ventilator-dependent BPD can improve survival.

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Retrospective Analysis of an Interdisciplinary Ventilator Care Program Intervention on Survival of Infants with Ventilator-Dependent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia