Posted September 2, 20204 yr So I've seen LISA done once, I've now done it once, next is to roll it out unit wide in our NICU. See one, do one, teach one, right? I'd like to hear from those of you that have been doing LISA/ MIST for a while now. What is the best tip you have? What do you know now that you wish you had known when you first did LISA? What barriers to implementation did you have when you started? Any feedback is welcome. Also, I made a video for our nurses and respiratory therapists to just introduce the idea. Not too in depth, but something to get our education rolling. See what you think.
September 7, 20204 yr Thanks for the video on LISA. That will change my technique- WOW! Blessings, Angela Bach Christian Hospital, Qalandarabad, Pakistan
September 7, 20204 yr Its great that alot of units are adopting it. I think the important things to sort out when starting LISA is having a clear criteria for weight and GA and pressure cut off. Also to discuss seduction options including low dose opioid vs none. also choosing the appropriate methods including maybe the Hobart methods using the angiocath that may be easier for operators.
September 7, 20204 yr Sounds like you are starting off good. We’ve been doing it for a year and a half now. We needed to give it sooner than later was the biggest learning incite we had. Our threshold was too high sometimes still trying to get them through just NIV without surfactant, so we brought it back to 30% and have had better results. Wish we could get the Surfcath over here in the USA that would make it much easier than the makeshift catheters. Great job on the video!
September 11, 20204 yr Author Thanks for the feedback @dj 188 and @Tamimi . We do have clear guidelines on pressure settings and we are targeting above 30% FiO2 to make sure the surfactant is early rescue and not late. I have not wanted to necessarily limit weight or GA, but we recognize the biggest benefit is likely in the <1500 gram, and technically easiest in something larger than the sub 500g babies. I too wish we could get the surfcath. Drawing the line on the angiocath is my least favorite part of the whole thing.
September 17, 20204 yr Thanks for sharing the video. In Rotterdam we use special MIST/LISA catheters from Chiesi (we are aware of the reported problems with the tip) and Vygon. This is, in our experience, (also in combination with videolaryngoscopy) even less invasive. Considering there is no need to use a Magill forceps.
September 17, 20204 yr Author @Florian I would love to use the catheters you are talking about, but they are not available in the United States. I specifically spoke to a Chiesi rep and they don't see making the effort to get FDA approval here anytime soon. @M C Fadous Khalife Glad you liked it.
September 17, 20204 yr [mention=7787]Florian[/mention] I would love to use the catheters you are talking about, but they are not available in the United States. I specifically spoke to a Chiesi rep and they don't see making the effort to get FDA approval here anytime soon. [mention=7331]M C Fadous Khalife[/mention] Glad you liked it.My colleagues here at a tertiary unit in England, seem to have taken a liking and preference to the vygon surfcath. It’s definitely worth considering Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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