[The first experience with using a preparation of lung surfactant for prevention and treatment of the acute lung injury syndrome after operations on the heart and aorta]

A E Bautin; G G Khubulava; A A Fadeev; O A Rozenberg

[The first experience with using a preparation of lung surfactant for prevention and treatment of the acute lung injury syndrome after operations on the heart and aorta]

Vestn Khir Im I I Grek. 2003;162(2):79-83.

[Article in Russian]

Authors

A E Bautin, G G Khubulava, A A Fadeev, O A Rozenberg

PMID: 14606154

Abstract

The authors made an analysis of their experience with using the preparation in 29 patients (22 for treatment and 7 for prophylactics) with acute injury of the lungs. When used for treatment, it gave good results in 16 patients. The prophylactic application of the preparation allowed to avoid acute respiratory insufficiency.

MeSH terms

Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
Extracorporeal Circulation / adverse effects*
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Surfactants / therapeutic use*
Respiration / drug effects
Respiratory Distress Syndrome / drug therapy*
Respiratory Distress Syndrome / etiology
Respiratory Distress Syndrome / prevention & control*
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Pulmonary Surfactants