This study is being conducted to determine whether prophylactic administration of surfactant by the Less Invasive Surfactant Administration (LISA) method reduces the need for mechanical ventilation in the first 72 hours of life when compared to early Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) alone.
Age range
24 Weeks – 29 Weeks
Sex
ALL
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Frequency of subjects requiring endotracheal intubation between the two groups (LISA vs CPAP) in the first 72 hours of life
Timeframe: Within 72 hours of life