High-volume surfactant administration using a minimally invasive technique: Experience from a Canadian Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Journal: Paediatrics & child health
Published Date: Dec 15, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Surfactant delivery via a thin endotracheal catheter during spontaneous breathing, a technique called minimally invasive surfactant therapy (MIST), is an alternative to intubation and surfactant administration. There is paucity of data regarding the administration of high-volume surfactant using this technique.

Authors

  • Soume Bhattacharya
    Children's Hospital, London Health Science Centre, Department of Pediatrics, Western University, London, Ontario.
  • Brooke Read
    Department of Respiratory Therapy, London Health Sciences Center, London, Ontario.
  • Evelyn McGovern
    Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, London Health Science Centre, London, Ontario.
  • Orlando da Silva
    Children's Hospital, London Health Science Centre, Department of Pediatrics, Western University, London, Ontario.

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