Journal Club - Is PDA Treatment Doing More Harm Than Good in Preterm Infants?
The Incubator Channel · 5 Jan 2026 · 19 min
Summary
Ben and Daphna review a JAMA randomised trial comparing expectant management with active pharmacological treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants, covering design, inclusion criteria and outcomes including survival and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. They discuss implications for bedside decision-making and a more physiological, patient-centred approach to ductal management in extremely preterm infants.
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