Abstract
Surfactant administration to infants born at less than 32 weeks gestation was compared between two time periods (1 April 1994 to 31 March 1996 and 1 April 1999 to 31 March 2001). Overall administration increased significantly from 41% to 54%, and within one hour of birth from 13% to 60%. Regional data collection and feedback helps promote quality improvement and implementation of published evidence and guidelines.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Drug Administration Schedule
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Drug Utilization / statistics & numerical data
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Drug Utilization / trends
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature*
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Intensive Care, Neonatal / methods
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Intensive Care, Neonatal / standards
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Intensive Care, Neonatal / trends*
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Northern Ireland
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Prospective Studies
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Pulmonary Surfactants / administration & dosage
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Pulmonary Surfactants / therapeutic use*
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / prevention & control*
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Time Factors