Acute lung injury in humans is characterized histopathologically by neutrophilic alveolitis,
injury of the alveolar epithelium and endothelium, hyaline membrane formation, and …

The extensive pulmonary alveolar and capillary networks make the lungs highly susceptible
to cell and tissue injury from pathogens or toxic environmental agents present either in the …

Integrating basic and clinical research on the biophysical and physiological functions of
pulmonary surfactants, this practical reference presents thorough, cutting-edge coverage on …

Acute lung injury (ALI) and the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are
characterized by rapid-onset respiratory failure following a variety of direct and indirect …

Meconium aspiration syndrome can present clinically with different degrees of severity,
ranging from a mild form of respiratory compromise to severe forms that may result in …

Objective. Infants with meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) have marked surfactant
dysfunction. Airways and alveoli of affected neonates contain meconium, inflammatory cells …

They have been aptly called the great imposters; late preterm infants (also called near-term)
often are passed off as mature infants, but manifest signs of physiologic immaturity or …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether lung lavage with surfactant changes the duration of
mechanical respiratory support or other outcomes in meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) …

We performed a trial to assess the safety and tolerability of sequential bronchopulmonary
segmental lavage with a dilute synthetic surfactant (Surfaxin) in 12 adults with ARDS …

A disease similar to acute respiratory distress syndrome may occur in neonates after
aspiration of meconium. The aim of the study was to compare the inhibitory effects of human …