Serial lung ultrasound in predicting the need for surfactant and respiratory course in preterm infants-multicentre observational study (SLURP).

ABSTRACT: Lung ultrasound (LUS) scores may predict surfactant need early and the progression of the respiratory course in preterm infants. The objective of this study is to report the diagnostic value of LUS scores performed by operators of varying levels of experience to predict the need for surfactant in preterm infants. A prospective observational study was conducted across 3 UK-based neonatal intensive care units. Preterm infants ≤ 34 weeks on non-invasive respiratory support within 3 h of birth were included. Ten lung zones were scored serially, first within the first 3 h of life, then at 12-24-h intervals (a total of four scans). All scans were performed by the local team members with formal training on LUS and varying levels of expertise. All the LUS videos were scored by an expert investigat

SUBMITTER: Loganathan PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12102118 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature