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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Surfactant
  1. Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome 
    ... of a slippery substance in the lungs called surfactant. This substance helps the lungs fill with air and keeps the air sacs from deflating. Surfactant is present when the lungs are fully developed. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001563.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia 
    ... body. Other medicines can include corticosteroids, bronchodilators, and surfactant. Surfactant is a slippery, soapy-like substance in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001088.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Shaving cream poisoning 
    ... shaving cream that can be harmful are: Anionic surfactants (soaps) Nonionic surfactants (soaps)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002717.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Bathing a patient in bed 
    ... premoistened disposable cloths that contain a no-rinse surfactant instead of using soap and water. The bag ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000427.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Meconium aspiration syndrome 
    ... by mouth. Radiant warmer to maintain body temperature. Surfactant to help lungs exchange oxygen. This is only ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001596.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Fetal development 
    ... and close. The respiratory system, while immature, produces surfactant. This substance helps the air sacs fill with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002398.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Grass and weed killer poisoning 
    ... is the poisonous ingredient in some weed killers. Surfactants, such as polyoxyethyleneamine (POEA), are also found in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002838.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Pneumothorax - infants 
    ... premature). The baby's lungs lack the slippery substance (surfactant) that helps them stay open (inflated). Therefore, the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007312.htm - Medical Encyclopedia