Abstract |
Randomized trials have proven that exogenous surfactant is effective in severe neonatal respiratory distress syndrome when strict entry criteria are applied. To evaluate efficacy of surfactant treatment in a clinical setting, we performed a case-control study. The outcome of the first 25 consecutive cases treated with porcine surfactant ( Curosurf) was compared to that of 25 matched historical nontreated controls. Survival at discharge was significantly higher in surfactant-treated cases than among controls (76 vs. 48%; p less than 0.05). No differences were found in other outcome parameters.
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Authors | A Valls-i-Soler, M Lizarraga, J López de Heredia, L Roman, E Hernáez, E Gastiasoro |
Journal | Biology of the neonate
(Biol Neonate)
Vol. 61 Suppl 1
Pg. 21-5
( 1992)
ISSN: 0006-3126 [Print] Switzerland |
PMID | 1391261
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Biological Products
- Phospholipids
- Pulmonary Surfactants
- poractant alfa
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Topics |
- Biological Products
- Case-Control Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Premature
- Male
- Phospholipids
- Pulmonary Surfactants
(therapeutic use)
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
(complications, drug therapy, mortality)
- Treatment Outcome
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