Abstract
While treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) with surfactant in premature neonates is well established, evidence for its use in non-RDS conditions, especially in the term neonate, has been less abundant. The last published review on a PubMed search was in 2001. In this review, we comprehensively and critically evaluated the evidence from the literature regarding the use of surfactant in specific non-RDS disorders in neonates. Surfactant administered as a bolus should be considered in the treatment of meconium aspiration syndrome with progressive respiratory failure. While controversial in congenital diaphragmatic hernia, it should be considered in Group B streptococcal pneumonia. As evidence evolves, we anticipate the broader application and more routine use of surfactant therapy for respiratory failure because of causes other than RDS.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 150078 |
Journal | American journal of perinatology |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 14 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- aspiration
- congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- lung injury
- meconium aspiration syndrome
- neonate
- non-RDS
- pneumonia
- pulmonary hemorrhage
- surfactant
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Obstetrics and Gynecology