The 5 W's of surfactant for respiratory distress syndrome of the premature infant

Abstract

The main points of the recommendations on use of surfactant for respiratory distress syndrome are reported in the article. In particular the aspects of why to administer it, when to give it and what kind of surfactant to use as well as who should inject it and where are analysed in agreement with the data of literature and the experience of the author.

• SURFACTANT
• PREMATURE INFANT
• RDS
• PROPHYLAXIS
• RESCUE TREATMENT