SURFACTANT REPLACEMENT THERAPY: ADMINISTERING IN NEONATES

Course overview

Surfactant replacement therapy (SRT) is the administration of surfactant to preterm and term newborns who are at risk for or who develop respiratory failure due to primary surfactant deficiency or acute lung injury. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how to administer surfactant therapy. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.