Lung Surfactants

Question 1

Name of drugs in this class…(4)
“-actant”

Answer 1

-Beractant
-Calfactant
-Lucinactant
-Poractant

Question 2

How do Lung Surfactants work?

Answer 2

-Replace the surfactant that is in the lungs of neonates with RDS.
-Begins to work immediately

Question 3

Why do we use it?

Answer 3

Rescue treatment of infants who have developed respiratory distress syndrome.

Question 4

Implements of Lung Surfactants

Answer 4

-Monitor continuously
-Ensure tube placement
-Suction BEFORE administration, but wait 2 hours AFTER administration
-Teaching and support for parents