Pulmonary Hypertension in a Premature Infant With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

An almost 9-month-old former 23-week gestation preterm male infant, who was living at home with administration of 0.75 L of oxygen for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), presented to the high-risk neonatal clinic for routine follow-up. He was tachypneic and displayed moderate subcostal retractions, an increase from his baseline mild retractions. Crackles were audible throughout bilateral lung fields, with decreased air entry over the left lower lobe. His lips were dusky, and a pulse oximeter check revealed an oxygen saturation of 55%.

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