Question

In your own words tell me Why is Artificial Surfactant Replacement for premature infants important.

Answer 1

Ans) Artificial Surfactant Replacement is a synthetic Surfactant (Lucinactant) that contains 21 amino acids peptide which mimics SP-B activity.

- It prevents & treats RDS (Respiratory Distress Syndrome) in premature infants by:

• As Respiratory failure secondary to surfactant deficiency is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in premature infants.
• Surfactant therapy substantially reduces the incidences of premature infants mortality as it helps in coating on the inside lining of the alveoli which makes it easier for the alveoli to expand during breathing.
• It also prevents the alveoli from collapsing and sticking together when air leaves the lungs completely.