Surfactants have been routinely used since 1990 for the treatment of respiratory distress
syndrome (RDS). The use of surfactant has coincided with a decrease in mortality in
infants due to RDS. This review focuses on clinical aspects of surfactant use. New
information, particularly effects of ventilatory styles on surfactant function, is
presented.
Surfactant treatment - respiratory distress syndrome - ventilatory styles