A very preterm infant has just been born. What would contribute to its development of the "new" bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)?

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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a lung disease that develops in premature infants who require mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy due to interruption of the canalicular stage of lung development. The immature lungs of preterm infants are not able to produce surfactant, which is essential for keeping the lungs open during expiration. Mechanical ventilation can lead to the development of oxygen toxicity and lung injury, which can result in BPD.

A Very Preterm Infant Has Just Been Born