Good morning everyone,

On occasion we have taken note of the Pro BNP level in an infant with an hHsPDA who may or may not warrant Ibuprofen.

Does anyone use BNP as a guide to the treatment or current state of the PDA as a point of care?

Any thoughts on the role of BNP greatly appreciated.

Kind regards

Al

We do not use it and rely on echo (and clinical scenario).

but I found this systematic review - hope that helps

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2015/01/13/peds.2014-1995

looking fw to hear others experience!

Almost 1 year, and still nothing new about DAP HS. 

Specially in < 28 sem gestacional.

I don´t Know  who, how  and when to treat a DAP. 

I can´t belive it¡¡

One of the more interesting trials to wait for is Baby OSCAR (UK study): https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/baby-oscar/information-for-hospitals

 

From  abril de 2014 - to febrero de 2021 . 2021¡¡¡¡