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May 11, 2008
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Surfactant

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Meconium inhibits surfactant function, and surfactant therapy has been shown to be useful in treating respiratory failure in the term infant.

  1. Has the use of surfactant for treating meconium aspiration syndrome been well studied?
  2. How effective is surfactant for this indication?

 

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QUESTION INFO.

Specialty area:
Pulmonary

Category:
Pharmacology
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