Research from University Hospital Zurich (USZ) Provide New Insights into Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (Association between early metabolic acidosis and bronchopulmonary dysplasia/death in preterm infants born at less than 28 weeks' gestation: an...).

A recent study conducted at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) explored the association between metabolic acidosis and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in extremely preterm infants. The study found that metabolic acidosis, which occurs frequently in the first few days after birth, was linked to a higher risk of BPD and mortality in these infants. The researchers analyzed blood gas samples from 138 preterm infants and found that metabolic acidosis occurred in 50% of infants with BPD or death, compared to 22% of BPD-free survivors. These findings suggest that early metabolic acidosis may be a potential risk factor for BPD in preterm infants. [Extracted from the article]