Predictors of Mortality in Preterm Infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Retrospective Analysis

Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lovro Vrakela, Branka Polić, Dina Mrčela, Joško Markić, Tatjana Ćatipović Ardalić, Tanja Kovačević, Zenon Pogorelić
DOI: 10.3390/jcm15020691
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes and identify predictors of mortality in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) treated in a tertiary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Methods: This retrospective study included 86 preterm infants diagnosed with RDS and treated between January 2015 and December 2024. Clinical data were extracted from medical records and included demographic and anthropometric parameters, perinatal history, associated neonatal diagnoses, ventilation type and duration, surfactant administration, use of inotropes and antibiotics, cranial ultrasound findings, and PICU length of stay. Results: Mortality was 18.6%, with the highest rates observed in extremely preterm infants (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Neonatal and Maternal Infections Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Clinical Medicine
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
15
Issue
2
Pages
691–691
Publication date
15 January 2026
Language
EN