The efficacy of surfactant replacement therapy in the growth restricted preterm infant: what is the evidence?

• Main Authors: Atul eMalhotra (Author), Arun eSasi (Author), Suzanne L Miller (Author), Graham eJenkin (Author), Graeme Roger Polglase (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2014-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Surfactant replacement therapy (SRT) is an integral part of management of preterm surfactant deficiency (respiratory distress syndrome, RDS). Its role in the management of RDS has been extensively studied. However its efficacy in the management of lung disease in preterm infants born wit...