Intratracheal instillation of corticosteroids combined with surfactant for preventing chronic lung disease in preterm infants

OBJECTIVES: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: Primary objective To evaluate the benefits and harms of intratracheal instillation of corticosteroids combined with surfactant versus surfactant alone for the preventing chronic lung disease in preterm infants. Secondary objective To identify equity issues that may be associated with the implementation, uptake, or effectiveness of intratracheal instillation of corticosteroids.