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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Pediatric Critical Care

Background:

  • Less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) is a method for treating respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants.
  • High-level continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is used in delivery room protocols for respiratory support.
  • Understanding physiological changes during LISA is crucial for optimizing care in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate changes in peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) and regional cerebral oxygenation (rcSO2) during LISA.
  • To assess these changes within a high-level CPAP respiratory support protocol.
  • To describe the physiological impact of LISA in VLBW infants.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of the randomized-controlled EXPLAIN trial data.
  • Inclusion of 38 VLBW infants undergoing LISA.
  • Monitoring of heart rate, SpO2, and rcSO2 from 10 minutes before to 10 minutes after LISA.

Main Results:

  • Significant transient decreases observed in heart rate, SpO2, and rcSO2 during LISA (p < 0.001).
  • Mean changes included -32.4 bpm for heart rate, -14.5% for SpO2, and -11.9% for rcSO2.
  • Two infants developed pneumothorax; three required intubation within 72 hours.

Conclusions:

  • High-level CPAP settings during LISA are associated with transient decreases in cardiorespiratory parameters.
  • The observed oxygenation decreases were within expected or potentially favorable ranges.
  • This suggests the approach is feasible and potentially safe in the delivery room setting for VLBW infants.