Korean J Pediatr.
2009 Jan;52(1):44-49. 10.3345/kjp.2009.52.1.44.
The effects of early surfactant treatment and minimal ventilation on prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in respiratory distress syndrome
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea. sgleeped@korea.com
- KMID: 2037335
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2009.52.1.44
Abstract
- PURPOSE
Early surfactant treatment and minimal ventilation, bronchopulmonary dysplasia needed prolonged oxygen supplement is a problem. This study aimed to report the effects of early surfactant treatment and minimal ventilation on the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in respiratory distress syndrome.
METHODS
We retrospectively studied 139 premature newborn infants (gestational age, 36 weeks; birth weight, 1,500 gm) admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of Daegu Fatima Hospital between January 2001 and December 2006. We analyzed the occurrence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia with respect to ventilator care and surfactant treatment.
RESULTS
The incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia was significantly higher with prolonged ventilator care, moderate to severe respiratory distress syndrome, and low Apgar score (P<0.001). Despite early surfactant treatment and minimal ventilation, mild bronchopulmonary dysplasia occurs in a considerable number of patients with mild respiratory distress syndrome. The patient group with low Apgar scores required ventilator care for a prolonged period (P=0.020).
CONCLUSION
Early surfactant treatment and minimal ventilation shortens the duration of ventilator care; however, the preventive effe cts on bronchopulmonary dysplasia are limited. The refore, not only early surfactant treatment and minimal ventilation but also appropriate management in the delivery room is essential.
