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. 1997 Jul-Aug;17(4):262-5.

Effects of exogenous surfactant on neonates supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

L R Stillerman  1 , S B Gunn, J C Hart, W A Engle
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  • PMID: 9280088

Effects of exogenous surfactant on neonates supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

L R Stillerman et al. J Perinatol. 1997 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of exogenous surfactant on the duration of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation needed to support neonates.

Study design: Retrospective case review.

Results: The duration of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation decreased from 112 +/- 43.3 hours to 76 +/- 17.9 hours. There was no difference in duration of mechanical ventilation, duration of supplemental oxygen, incidence of chronic lung disease, or length of hospital stay.

Conclusion: Surfactant administered soon after initiation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation results in a significant reduction in the duration of extracorporeal support for neonates.

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