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Am J Perinatol 2000; 17(7): 335-344
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-13445
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THE SURFACTANTS

Suhas Kallapur, Machiko Ikegami
  • Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati, Ohio
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31 December 2000 (online)

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ABSTRACT

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.

KEYWORD

Surfactant treatment - respiratory distress syndrome - ventilatory styles

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