scholarly journals Less Invasive Surfactant Administration in Preterm Infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alia Halim ◽  
Haider Shirazi ◽  
Sadia Riaz ◽  
Syeda Gul ◽  
Wahid Ali
Neonatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Peter Reynolds ◽  
Porus Bustani ◽  
Colm Darby ◽  
Jose Ramon Fernandez Alvarez ◽  
Grenville Fox ◽  
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<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Less-invasive surfactant administration (LISA) is a method of surfactant delivery to preterm infants for treating respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), which can reduce the composite risk of death or bronchopulmonary dysplasia and the time on mechanical ventilation. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A systematic literature search of studies published up to April 2021 on minimally invasive catheter surfactant delivery in preterm infants with RDS was conducted. Based on these studies, with parental feedback sought via an online questionnaire, 9 UK-based specialists in neonatal respiratory disease developed their consensus for implementing LISA. Recommendations were developed following a modified, iterative Delphi process using a questionnaire employing a 9-point Likert scale and an a priori level of agreement/disagreement. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Successful implementation of LISA can be achieved by training the multidisciplinary team and following locally agreed guidance. From the time of the decision to administer surfactant, LISA should take &#x3c;30 min. The comfort of the baby and requirements to maintain non-invasive respiratory support are important. While many infants can be managed without requiring additional sedation/analgesia, fentanyl along with atropine may be considered. Parents should be provided with sufficient information about medication side effects and involved in treatment discussions. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> LISA has the potential to improve outcomes for preterm infants with RDS and can be introduced as a safe and effective part of UK-based neonatal care with appropriate training.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sungmin Yang ◽  
Yong Hyuk Kim ◽  
Byoung Kook Lee

Abstract Background: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is an important morbidity caused by neonatal lung injury due to mechanical ventilator use. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is leading cause of mechanical ventilation in preterm infants. Surfactant was administrated through the endotracheal tube for management of RDS, which compels invasive mechanical ventilation. Recently, Intubation-SURfactant administration-Extubation (INSURE) and Less-invasive surfactant administration (LISA) have been introduced to avoid invasive mechanical ventilation. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of LISA and INSURE.Methods: This single-center, retrospective study enrolled 47 newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the Wonju Severance Christian’s Hospital between January 1, 2017 and August 31, 2019, above a gestational age of 25 weeks, and required surfactant. The patient were divided into the LISA group and the INSURE group, and compared capillary gas analysis, oxygen saturation index (OSI), and morbidities.Results: The LISA group and the INSURE group included 34 and 13 newborns respectively. Demographic feature and OSI showed no significant differences between two groups. In the LISA group, pCO2 decreased over 1 hour(57.49±9.43mmHg), 2 hours(53.07±9.25mmHg, p=0.04) and 6 hours (46.50±8.53mmHg, p=0.01). pCO2 of the INSURE group decreased steeper within 2 hours (49.55±8.96mmHg to 39.56±6.20mmHg) in the INSURE group, however, the trend was not significant (p = 0.06). There were no significant differences in morbidities. Discussion: LISA and INSURE showed no significant differences in OSI and morbidities. Although LISA decreases pCO2 more slowly than INSURE, the difference is not statistical significant. LISA and INSURE are equally effective modalities for surfactant administration.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Mubarak Shaik Kidur Mohideen ◽  
Deepika Wagh ◽  
Sam Athikarisamy

Abstract Background: Preterm infants with severe respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) are usually managed with endotracheal intubation and surfactant administration followed by mechanical ventilation however this has immediate and long-term complications. Hence, INSURE (Intubate, surfactant administration and extubate) method combined with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) support has been accepted as an alternative method in eligible infants. Aim of this study is to look at our experience of administering INSURE and to look at the factors predisposing to the failure of INSURE. Methods: A retrospective chart review was done of all the babies who were born in a tertiary hospital between 1 st January 2014 to 31 st December 2015 (2 years) and received surfactant through INSURE method. Infants requiring reintubation and mechanical ventilation within 3 days post INSURE are considered as INSURE failure for our study purpose. Results: Eighty-five infants were included in the review with gestational age (GA) ranging from 26 +3 to 35 +5 weeks and birth weight ranging from 680 to 3340 grams. Of these, 22 infants (26%) had INSURE failure. INSURE failure rate was higher in infants born <30 weeks gestation (40%). Higher FiO2 requirement prior to INSURE (mean FIO 2 0.5 vs 0.3, P value <0.001) and preeclampsia in mothers of infants < 30 weeks of GA (P value 0.027) were strongly associated with INSURE failure. No mortality was noted in either group. Conclusion: We found that INSURE method may be useful in preventing the need for mechanical ventilation in late preterm infants with RDS. However, this method may be less successful in preterm infants with lower GA (<30 weeks) and higher FiO2 requirement (≥0.5). More prospective studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of INSURE method.


Author(s):  
Davut Bozkaya ◽  
Evrim Alyamaç Dizdar ◽  
Sabriye Korkut ◽  
Burak Ceran ◽  
Mihriban Alkan ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective To compare the lung ultrasonography (LUS) scores after two different natural surfactant administration as a parameter reflecting lung inflation. Study Design Preterm infants of 32 gestational weeks and below who were diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) were randomly assigned to be administered either poractant alfa or beractant, prospectively. Serial LUS scans were obtained by an experienced neonatologist in a standardized manner before and after (2 and 6 hours) surfactant administration. The LUS scans were evaluated by protocols based on scores and lung profiles. Results Thirty-seven infants received poractant alfa and 36 received beractant. The baseline characteristics and presurfactant LUS scores were similar in groups. The scores were significantly decreased after surfactant administration in both groups (2 hours, p = < 0.001; 6 hours, p = < 0.001). LUS scores in poractant group were significantly lower than beractant group when compared at each time point. At the end of 6 hours, the number of infants with the normal profile was significantly higher in the poractant group (∼65%) than the beractant group (22%). Conclusion LUS is beneficial for evaluating lung aeration after surfactant treatment in preterm infants with RDS. A better lung aeration can be achieved in the early period with the use of poractant alfa.


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