title: QuickSF: A New Technique in Surfactant Administration.
abstract: Recent studies indicate an increasing use of less invasive surfactant administration. Different techniques have been shown with distinct risks and benefits. The aim of this study was to develop a new method that simplifies this procedure.
  
  
  
  An applicator was developed and tested on a manikin to make tracheal surfactant application easier and faster.
  
  
  
  A device for oral administration of a catheter into the trachea was developed. After refining, it was tested by 9 neonatologists on a manikin. The primary aim was device feasibility, which was defined as successful intubation within 30 s.
  
  
  
  The first device showed success in 30 of 33 measurements (90.9%). After refinement, the final device showed successful intubation in all 27 trials (100%).
  
  
  
  The new technique was feasible in this manikin test and should be confirmed in a clinical study.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
authors.forename: Christian A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Maiwald
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Neuberger
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vochem
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Poets
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008348:Manikins; D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014741:Video Recording
chemical_list: D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants; D013501:Surface-Active Agents