Implementing and improving less invasive surfactant administration (LISA)
LISA (less invasive surfactant administration) describes the administration of surfactant directly into the trachea via a fine tube or catheter. Evidence suggests that this procedure leads to better outcomes than the more widely practised INSURE technique. To enable widespread adoption, LISA needs to be straightforward and effective for the clinician and infant. This article describes how practice has evolved at St Peter’s Hospital over the last three years. Using audit and continuous improvement, four key determinants have been identified that have improved the training, acceptability and success of LISA.
Peter Reynolds, Peter LillitosOr read this article in our
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