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Surfactant: Exosurf Neonatal, Suraxin, Colfosceril
ACTION: surface-active phospholipid secreted by alveolar epithelium.
Decreases surface
tension in the lungs, resulting in uniform expansion
INDICATIONS: Infants with immature lungs – infants born before 32 wks gestation.
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Unformatted text preview: Prophylaxis in infants <29 wks or who will likely have RDS DOSE: administered directly into trachea by neonatologist or other specially trained professional....
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- Spring '10
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- Nursing, Pediatrics, uniform expansion INDICATIONS
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