Which of the following are approved indications for surfactant therapy?
1) Prophylaxis of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants with very low birth weight (<1250 g)
2) Prophylaxis of RDS in infants with higher birth weight (>1250 g) but with immature lungs
3) Rescue treatment in infants with RDS
4) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in adults

Question

Which of the following are approved indications for surfactant therapy?
1)Prophylaxis of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)in infants with very low birth weight (<1250 g)
2)Prophylaxis of RDS in infants with higher birth weight (>1250 g)but with immature lungs
3)Rescue treatment in infants with RDS
4)Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)in adults

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Clinical indications for use of exogenous surfactants include the following: (1)prevention of RDS in infants with very low birth weight or infants with higher birth weight but with evidence of immature lungs and (2)rescue treatment of infants who have developed RDS.Exogenous surfactants are being investigated for clinical use in disease states such as ARDS,MAS,and pneumonia.

Which of the Following Are Approved Indications for Surfactant Therapy