Infant Journal
Browse articlesNNAP can help neonatal units to plan improvement
Of the 750,000 babies born each year in England, Scotland and Wales, nearly 105,000 receive specialist neonatal care. The National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) supports professionals, families and commissioners in their efforts to evolve and improve the care provided to these babies.
Sam OddieConsultant Neonatologist and Clinical Lead for the National Neonatal Audit Programme
nnap@rcpch.ac.uk
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Keywords
less invasive surfactant administration (LISA); surfactant; respiratory distress syndrome; videolaryngoscope; bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD); premature
Key points
- Structured guidelines and training of medical staff are required to establish LISA as a routine procedure in the NNU.
- Videolaryngoscopy is a useful adjunct to the procedure.
- Further studies are required on the use of medications during the procedure.
- A robust system of data collection and analysis helps to guide improvements.
