You are called to the labor and delivery department to aid in the care of a 28 weeks' gestation infant.Soon after the baby is delivered,the decision is made to begin surfactant replacement therapy.The physician orders Infasurf for the 2,000-gm infant.What dosage would you prepare?

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The recommended dosage of Infasurf for a 2,000-gm infant is 3 ml/kg, and the infant's weight is 2 kg. Therefore, the dosage would be 3 ml/kg x 2 kg = 6 ml.

You Are Called to the Labor and Delivery Department to Aid