Surfactant therapy for COVID-19 related ARDS: a retrospective case–control pilot study
Abstract Background COVID-19 causes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and depletes the lungs of surfactant, leading to prolonged mechanical ventilation and death. The feasibility and safety of surfactant delivery in COVID-19 ARDS patients have not been established. Methods We performed retr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-020-01603-w |