Aerosolized Calfactant for Newborns With Respiratory Distress: A Randomized Trial

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Authors

James J. Cummings · Albany Medical Center Hospital

Erick Gerday · Utah Valley Regional Medical Center

Stephen D. Minton · Utah Valley Regional Medical Center

Anup Katheria · Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

George Albert · Sisters of Charity Hospital

Jaime Flores-Torres · Tampa General Hospital

Mobolaji Famuyide

Abstract

In newborns with early, mild to moderate respiratory distress, aerosolized calfactant at a dose of 210 mg phospholipid/kg body weight reduced intubation and surfactant instillation by nearly one-half.

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Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies

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Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 146, Issue 5

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-3967

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Aerosolized Calfactant for Newborns With Respiratory Distress: A Randomized Trial

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