The prevalence of hyaline membrane disease and the value of shake test and lamellar body concentration in preterm infants
Background The morbidity and mortality of hyaline membrane dis- ease (HMD) are quite high due to delayed diagnosis and intervention. Commonly, HMD occurs in preterm infants with surfactant deficiency because of lung immaturity. Lung maturity test could be performed using biochemical, biophysical, an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2016-10-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/665 |