Incidence, predictors of success and outcome of LISA in very preterm infants.

Gergely BalazsAndras BalajthyMagdolna RiszterTamas KovacsTamas SzaboGusztav BeltekiGyorgy Balla

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2022)

LISA success can be predicted by variables available before the intervention. Failure of LISA is relatively frequent event in very preterm infants and is associated with adverse outcomes. Prevention of hypothermia during early stabilization and appropriate dosing of surfactant may increase LISA success rates and improve patient outcome.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
randomized controlled trial
cardiac arrest
risk factors
brain injury