Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6220690 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Infants with acute viral bronchiolitis have reduced surfactant content and function. We speculate that these simple tests may be useful to identify infants with bronchiolitis who would benefit from surfactant replacement therapy.
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Authors
Francine PT, MSc, Humberto Holmer MD, PhD, Pedro Celiny MD, PhD, Jefferson PhD, Renato Machado MD, PhD,