scholarly journals Health Economics and Outcomes of Surfactant Treatments for Respiratory Distress Syndrome Among Preterm Infants in US Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-127
Author(s):  
Krishnamurthy Sekar ◽  
Daniel Fuentes ◽  
Michelle R. Krukas-Hampel ◽  
Frank R. Ernst
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Hospital Costs ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Units ◽  
Multivariable Regression ◽  
Surfactant Administration

OBJECTIVE To compare length of stay (LOS), costs, mechanical ventilation (MV), and mortality in preterm infants treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with beractant (BE), calfactant (CA), and poractant alfa (PA) for Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). METHODS This study evaluated preterm infants born between 2010 and 2013 with RDS diagnosis, gestational age of 25 to 36 weeks, birthweight of ≥500 g, and age of ≤2 days on first surfactant administration. Multivariable regression was used to evaluate all NICU outcomes. RESULTS Of 13,240 infants meeting the study criteria, 4136 (31.2%) received BE, 2502 (18.9%) received CA, and 6602 (49.9%) received PA. Adjusted analyses estimated similar mean LOS (BE 26.7 days, CA 27.8 days, and PA 26.2 days) and hospital costs (BE: $50,929; CA: $50,785; and PA: $50,212). Compared to PA, BE and CA were associated with greater odds of MV use on day 3 (OR = 1.56 and 1.60, respectively) and day 7 (OR = 1.39 and 1.28, respectively; all p < 0.05). Adjusted NICU mortality was significantly higher only with CA vs PA (OR = 1.51; p = 0.015). CONCLUSION Adjusted NICU LOS and costs were similar among BE, CA, and PA. Infants receiving PA were less likely to be on MV at 3 and 7 days, and PA treatment was associated with lower odds of NICU mortality when compared to CA.

INSURE (INtubate, SURfactant and Extubate) method in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Mubarak Shaik Kidur Mohideen ◽  
Deepika Wagh ◽  
Sam Athikarisamy
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
P Value ◽  
Severe Respiratory Distress ◽  
Surfactant Administration

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.

Evaluation of Different Types of Natural Surfactants by Lung Ultrasound in Respiratory Distress Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davut Bozkaya ◽  
Evrim Alyamaç Dizdar ◽  
Sabriye Korkut ◽  
Burak Ceran ◽  
Mihriban Alkan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Early Period ◽  
Lung Inflation ◽  
Natural Surfactant ◽  
Lung Aeration ◽  
Natural Surfactants ◽  
Surfactant Administration

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.

scholarly journals Novel Approaches to Surfactant Administration

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samir Gupta ◽  
Steven M. Donn
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Noninvasive Ventilation ◽  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Surfactant Replacement Therapy ◽  
Surfactant Administration ◽  
Novel Approaches

Surfactant replacement therapy has been the mainstay of treatment for preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome for more than twenty years. For the most part, surfactant is administered intratracheally, followed by mechanical ventilation. In recent years, the growing interest in noninvasive ventilation has led to novel approaches of administration. This paper will review these techniques and the associated clinical evidence.

Surfactant administration without intubation in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome – our experiences

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 1161-1164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Krajewski ◽  
Anita Chudzik ◽  
Barbara Strzałko-Głoskowska ◽  
Monika Górska ◽  
Magdalena Kmiecik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Surfactant Administration
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