The pulmonary surfactant system.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Surfactant's importance is underscored by the severe morbidity of deficiency states--primary, as in neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, or secondary, as in ARDS. Current knowledge of surfactant synthesis and metabolism is reviewed. Clinically, the effectiveness of exogenous surfactant in RDS has prompted investigation of its administration in ARDS.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Caminiti, SP; Young, SL
Published Date
- January 15, 1991
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 26 / 1
Start / End Page
- 87 - 100
PubMed ID
- 1898950
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 8750-2836
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1080/21548331.1991.11704128
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States