Controlled hypothermia may improve surfactant function in asphyxiated neonates with or without meconium aspiration syndrome.

Chiara AutilioMercedes EchaideDaniele De LucaJésus Pérez-Gil

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Surfactant biophysical properties may improve after 48-72h of WBH in asphyxiated neonates and the improvement is maintained shortly after rewarming. Due to study limitations, further studies are warranted to better clarify the effects of hypothermia on surfactant activity.

Keyphrases

cardiac arrest
brain injury
low birth weight
ultrasound guided
case control