Pulmonary Hypoplasia from Prolonged Prelabor Rupture of Membranes: A Case Report

Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses

ANCC NCPD Contact Hour(s): 1.5

NCC Category Codes: NIC2, NNP2

Purpose Statement:
The purpose of this article is to discuss the etiology, presentation and management of neonatal pulmonary hypoplasia.

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this activity the learner will increase their understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypoplasia.

Release Date: January/February 2026
Expiration Date: February 28, 2029

Disclosures:

No persons with the potential to control the content of this activity have relevant financial relationships with any commercial company that may be related to the subjects discussed within this article.
Neither ANN nor the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) endorses any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Keywords: NICU Care, Physiology/Pathophysiology, Respiratory/Ventilation, Resuscitation/Stabilization

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Authors:

Erin Boyle BSN, RN
Danielle Nipper BSN, RN
Amy Jnah DNP, APRN, NNP-BC