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Early experiences with Curosurf therapy for severe neonatal RDS

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The Surfactant System of the Lung
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Exogenous surfactant therapy is effective in both prevention and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The usefulness of exogenous surfactant from human or other animal sources has been confirmed in 14 randomized controlled trials from all over the world.

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  1. Collaborative European Multicenter Study Group. Surfactant replacement therapy for severe neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. Pediatrics 1988; 82: 683–91.

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Dévai, G., Büky, B. (1991). Early experiences with Curosurf therapy for severe neonatal RDS. In: Cosmi, E.V., Di Renzo, G.C., Anceschi, M.M. (eds) The Surfactant System of the Lung. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-12553-1_20

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