Administration of Surfactant Through an Instillation Device Infasurf® (Calfactant) in Neonates- A Pilot Study

Infants who meet eligibility criteria and have a signed consent form by their parent or guardian will be enrolled in the study. Once enrolled, the surfactant airway device placement and surfactant administration will occur as detailed in the protocol. The infant will be monitored. If the infant meets instillation failure criteria, the procedure will be repeated shortly after the initial procedure. A maximum of two (2) doses will be given during the initial procedure. If the infant meets re-dosing criteria, (s)he may receive up to two (2) additional doses through the surfactant airway device (initial procedure with 1-2 doses and up to two additional doses). If at any time the infant reaches treatment failure criteria, the infant would be intubated and receive a site-specific surfactant through an endotracheal tube. Study outcome data will be followed until discharge from the NICU.