Perfusion Index Variability in Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Perfusion Index Variability in Preterm Infants Treated With Two Different Natural Surfactants for Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Perfusion index may vary according to type of surfactant during the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome.

Peripheral tissues of preterm infants are very sensitive for hypoperfusion, but there are rare data in the literature for peripheral perfusion after surfactant treatment. In this study the investigators aimed to compare the perfusion index (PI) variability in premature infants with respiratory distress (RDS) following instillation of one of two different natural surfactant preparations.

Inclusion Criteria:

• premature infants < 32 weeks of gestational age

Exclusion Criteria:

• congenital malformation
• Apgar scores <3 at 5 min