Country (ref) | Year | Gestational age | Prophylactic use of surfactant |
---|---|---|---|
UK (72) | 1999 | < 29 weeks | Systematic |
< 32 weeks | If need for intubation at birth | ||
Canada (74) | 2005 | < 26 weeks | Systematic |
26-27 weeks | If no antenatal steroids | ||
US (73) | 2008 | < 28 weeks | Systematic |
Europe (75–76) | 2010-2013 | < 26 weeks | Systematic |