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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Publication Date:
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.

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