Hypoxic Burden Score May Predict the Development of BPD

June 1, 2026 |  2 min read

pulse oximtery and baby

In a retrospective review of continuous pulse oximetry data collected on preterm infants, researchers from the Netherlands found a link between hypoxic burden and the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Data from the oximetry readings were used to derive composite hypoxic burden scores…

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Debbie Bunch

Debbie Bunch

Debbie Bunch has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and lives in Dallas, Texas. She has spent many years writing for the AARC on topics ranging from clinical innovations to management. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue pup Juju.

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