March 3, 2026Open Access

BPD prediction model for very preterm infants integrating chest X-ray scores within 7 days: a retrospective case–control study

Key Points

BPD was predicted effectively using chest X-ray scores and mechanical ventilation duration.
The predictive model showed strong performance with key metrics based on clinical data.
Retrospective case–control analysis investigated very preterm infants over their first week of life.
Findings may enhance early diagnosis and management strategies for infants at risk of BPD.

Abstract

Higher chest X-ray scores within 7 days of life and extended invasive mechanical ventilation to day 7 after birth were significantly associated with BPD. The model had good predictive performance for predicting BPD using birth weight, chest X-ray scores within 24 hours of birth and at day 7 after life, and the state of invasive mechanical ventilation at day 7 after birth.

BPD prediction model for very preterm infants integrating chest X-ray scores within 7 days: a retrospective case–control study

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