The Newborn Lung: Neonatology Questions and Controversies

Section 1: Lung Development


1. Molecular Basis for Normal and Abnormal Lung Development.

Martin Post, PhD
Martin Rutter, HBSC



2. Hereditary Disorders of Alveolar Homeostasis in the Newborn.

Jeffrey Whitsett, MD
Timothy Weaver, PhD


3. Growth and Development of the Lung Circulation Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

Steve Abman, MD
Christopher Baker, MD
Vivek Balasubramania, MD



4. Surfactant: The Basis for Clinical Treatment Strategies

Alan Jobe, MD, PhD


Section 2: Injury in the Developing Lung


5. Susceptibility of the Immature Lung to Oxidative and Mechanical Injury.

Jaques Belik, MD, FRCPC



6. Inflammation/Infection: Effects on the Fetal/Newborn Lung

Alan Jobe, MD, PhD
Suhas Kallapur, MD
Timothy J.M. Moss, PhD


7. Lung Fluid Balance During Development and in Neonatal Lung Disease

Richard Bland, MD
David P. Carlton, MD
Lucky Jain, MD



8. Role Of Inflammation In The Pathogenesis Of Acute And Chronic Neonatal Lung Disease

Christian Speer, MD, FRCPE



9. New Developments In The Presentation, Pathogenesis, Epidemiology And Prevention Of BPD

Ilene Sosenko, MD
Eduardo Bancalari, MD



10. What Is The Evidence For Drug Therapy In The Prevention And Management Of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Henry Halliday, MD, FRCP, FRCPE
Conner O’neill, MB, BCH, BAO, MRCPCH



11. Definitions and Predictors of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.

Michele Walsh, MD, MS



12. New Developments In The Pathogenesis And Management Of Neonatal Pulmonary Hypertension.
Judy Aschner, MD
Candice Fike, MD



13. Impact of Perinatal Lung Injury in Later Life

Lex W. Doyle, MD, FRACP
Peter J. Anderson, PhD


Section 3: Management of Respiratory Failure


Unnumbered Section: Oxygen


14. The Oxygen Versus Room Air Controversy for Neonatal Resuscitation

Peter Fowlie, MB, ChB, MSc, DRCOG, MRCGP, FRCPCH
Dr. Hannah Shore, MB, CHB, MRCPCH



15. Optimal Levels Of Oxygenation In Preterm Infants: Impact On Short And Long-Term Outcomes.

Win Tin, MB, BS, FRCP, FRCPCH
Samir Gupta, MB, BS, MD, MRCP, FRCPCH


Unnumbered Section: Mechanical Respiratory Support


16. Non Invasive Respiratory Support: An Alternative To Mechanical Ventilation In Preterm Infants.

Peter Davis, MD, FRACP
Colin Morley, MD


17. High Frequency Ventilation in Neonatal Respiratory Failure.

Waldemar Carlo, MD
Ulrich Thome, MD


18. New Modalities of Mechanical Ventilation in the Newborn

Eduardo Bancalari, MD
Nelson Claure, PhD


19. Role of Pulmonary Function Testing in the Management of Neonates on Mechanical Ventilation

Tilo Gerhardt, MD
Nelson Claure, PhD


Section 4: Respiratory Control and Apnea of Prematurity


20. Neonatal Respiratory Control and Apnea of Prematurity

Richard J. Martin, MBBS, FRACP
Oded Mesner, MD
Juliann M. Di Fiore, BSEE

21. Strategies For Prevention Of Apneic Episodes In Preterm Infants: Are Respiratory Stimulants Worth The Risk?

Barbara Schmidt, MD, MSc
Dirk Bassler, MD, MSc