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  • ...d in the treatment of [[respiratory distress syndrome]] (RDS) in premature infants. ...d to treat or prevent [[respiratory distress syndrome]] (RDS) in premature infants. It is administered directly into the infant's lungs through a breathing tu
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  • ...K-tant) is a drug used in the treatment of [[Respiratory Distress Syndrome|RDS]] in newborns. It is a synthetic form of [[Surfactant|surfactant]], a subst ...lipids, fatty acids, and surfactant-associated proteins such as SP-B and SP-C.
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  • ...ease]]''' (HMD), is a severe lung disease that primarily affects premature infants. The condition is characterized by rapid, shallow breathing and a lack of s The primary symptom of RDS is rapid, shallow breathing. Other symptoms may include [[Grunting]] sounds
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  • ..., fatty acids, and surfactant-associated proteins such as [[SP-B]] and [[SP-C]] to mimic the function of natural human pulmonary surfactant. ...nt and treat [[Respiratory Distress Syndrome]] (RDS) in premature infants. RDS is a condition where the lungs are not fully developed, leading to difficul
    2 KB (273 words) - 02:24, 6 February 2024
  • ...cialized department of a hospital that provides intensive care for newborn infants with health complications. ...of medicine concerned with the care, development, and diseases of newborn infants.
    1 KB (197 words) - 21:10, 3 February 2024
  • ...lipids, fatty acids, and surfactant-associated proteins such as SP-B and SP-C. {{dictionary-stub}}
    1 KB (149 words) - 06:01, 5 February 2024
  • ...ventilation strategy for newborns with [[respiratory distress syndrome]] (RDS). It provides continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to the infant with ...nt of newborns with respiratory distress syndrome. It can also be used for infants with other respiratory conditions that cause difficulty in maintaining open
    2 KB (232 words) - 06:23, 8 February 2024
  • ...ition that affects premature infants. Pronounced as "hi-a-lin mem-brane dis-ease", the term originates from the Greek words "hyalos" meaning glass and " ...y those born prematurely. It is characterized by the formation of a hyaline-like membrane in the alveoli (tiny air sacs in the lungs), which hinders the
    2 KB (249 words) - 02:26, 12 February 2024
  • '''Pulmonary surfactant''' (pronounced: puhl-MON-uh-ree SUR-fak-tant) is a complex mixture of lipids and proteins that is secreted into the ...ding surfactant proteins A, B, C, and D ([[SP-A]], [[SP-B]], [[SP-C]], [[SP-D]]).
    2 KB (258 words) - 05:57, 11 February 2024