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Zekai Tahir Burak Maternity Teaching Hospital
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is an important cause of severe respiratory failure in newborn infants. Treatment for MAS is mainly supportive but surfactant therapy might change the course of the disease. Aim of the study to evaluate whether lung lavage with dilute or bolus poractant alfa changes the duration of mechanical respiratory support or other outcomes in MAS.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Research and Education Hospital |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 30 |
| Start date | 2013-09 |
| Completion | 2014-12 |
Conditions
- Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Interventions
- Lung lavage with surfactant
- Bolus surfactant
Primary outcomes
- Duration of mechanical ventilation — up to 2 weeks
Total duration of mechanical ventilation, mode and ventilator parameters are noted till the baby is on mechanical ventilation.
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)