Predictive Value of PS Application in Premature Infants With RDS

Predictive Value of PS Application in Premature Infants With RDS by Different Pulmonary Ultrasound Scores: a Prospective Multicenter Study

A multicenter prospective study was conducted to compare the predictive value of 6-zone, 10-zone, and 12-zone LUS scores for PS application in early and late preterm infants.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Hospital admission within 2 hours after birth;
2. The diagnosis was RDS;
3. Parents agree to attend

Exclusion Criteria:

1. chromosomal abnormalities or complex congenital malformations;
2. congenital pulmonary disease;
3. severe sepsis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, septic shock and other critical conditions;
4. LUS and blood gas analysis have been examined before the application of alveolar surfactant.