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Table 2 Scenarios to describe level of CLD severity

From: Development of a proxy-reported pulmonary outcome scale for preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Severity Level

Scenarios

No CLD

Baby Doe was extubated to CPAP and off supplemental oxygen by DOLa 22. He is now DOL 84 (36 weeks corrected age). Baby Doe has NO CLD.

Mild CLD

Baby Doe came off all oxygen on DOL 65. He is now DOL 84 (36 weeks corrected age). Baby Doe has MILD CLD.

Moderate CLD

Baby Doe is now DOL 84 (36 weeks corrected age) and on 0.1 lpm oxygen. Baby Doe has MODERATE CLD.

Severe CLD

Baby Doe is now DOL 84 (36 weeks corrected age) and on high-flow oxygen blended to an FIO2 of 0.65. Baby Doe has SEVERE CLD.

  1. aDOL - day of life.