Surfactant Administration Via Thin Catheter Using a Specially Adapted Video Laryngoscope

Surfactant Administration Via Thin Catheter Using a Specially Adapted Video Laryngoscope - a Prospective Study Assessing the Feasibility of the VISUAL (Video Surfactant Administration Laryngoscopy) Method

In this study the investigators intend to assess the feasibility of surfactant administration via a thin catheter using a specially adapted video laryngoscope, with a groove designed to allow insertion of an endovascular catheter without the use of other instruments in the oral cavity (forceps ect.). The laryngoscope is of Peak Medic Ltd, Netania, Israel.

A prospective study to assess the safety and efficacy of surfactant administration via thin catheter using a specially adapted VNscope, originally used for endotracheal intubation and adapted for the administration of surfactant without the placement of an endotracheal tube.

Once neonates present respiratory distress, the adapted scope will be used - clinical and outcome measures will be collected to asses the safety and efficacy of the use

Inclusion Criteria:

1. - Premature infants with gestational age 30-36 weeks.
2. - Diagnosis of respiratory distress syndrome
3. - Treatment with antenatal steroids.
4. - Spontaneously breathing with non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
5. - maximal age 3 days.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. - Apgar score at 5 min < 5
2. - Need for chest compressions or medication upon delivery.
3. - Evident major congenital malformation, metabolic or genetic disorders.
4. - Clinical evidence of sepsis.