Effect of a Short Course of Prednisolone in Infants With Oxygen-Dependent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Abstract

Oral prednisolone therapy is effective in weaning off supplemental oxygen in a postterm infant with oxygen-dependent bronchopulmonary dysplasia who has a pulmonary acuity score of < 0.5 and PCO2 of < 48.5 mmHg. In addition, if a single course of prednisolone fails, there is no clear benefit of using multiple courses.