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  • Respiratory Care
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Surfactant replacement therapy is crucial for managing respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants.
  • Less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) and intubation-surfactant-extubation (INSURE) are two common methods for delivering surfactant.
  • Comparing the efficacy and outcomes of these methods is essential for optimizing neonatal respiratory care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) versus intubation-surfactant-extubation (INSURE) in infants born before 28 weeks gestational age.
  • To determine the impact of these surfactant administration methods on the requirement for mechanical ventilation (MV).

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of medical records for infants born before 28 weeks gestation between July 2017 and July 2021.
  • Infants were treated with either LISA or INSURE, with LISA introduced without formal prior training.
  • Logistic regression was used to analyze the primary outcome (need for MV within 72 hours) and secondary outcomes, adjusting for confounders.

Main Results:

  • A total of 108 infants were analyzed (51 LISA, 57 INSURE).
  • LISA was associated with a significantly lower need for mechanical ventilation within 72 hours (aOR: 0.40) and during admission (aOR: 0.199).
  • No significant differences were observed in MV duration, overall respiratory support duration, first-pass success rate, or other neonatal morbidities.

Conclusions:

  • Less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) is associated with a reduced need for mechanical ventilation in extremely preterm infants compared to the INSURE method.
  • The benefits of LISA in reducing mechanical ventilation requirements can be achieved even when implemented without extensive prior formal training.