The 5th edition of this indispensable resource captures the latest insights in neonatal
neurology in a totally engaging, readable manner. World authority Dr. Joseph Volpe has …

In 1959, not long after surfactant had been identified as critical to maintaining lung inflation
at low transpulmonary pressures, 1, 2 Avery and Mead3 reported that saline extracts from …

The follow-up records of 605 infants with birth weights of less than 1,500 g, with data
available for 2 years after birth, were examined for evidence of abnormal pulmonary signs or …

Germinal matrix–intraventricular hemorrhage (GMH-IVH) is the most common variety of
neonatal intracranial hemorrhage and is characteristic of the premature infant. This form of …

Integrating basic and clinical research on the biophysical and physiological functions of
pulmonary surfactants, this practical reference presents thorough, cutting-edge coverage on …

Abstract In 1929 Kurt von Neergaard performed experiments suggesting the presence of
pulmonary surfactant and its relevance to the newborn's first breath. Almost 25 years later …

Measurement of quality of life is becoming increasingly relevant to controlled clinical trials.
Two basic types of instrument are available: generic instruments, which include health …

Abstract In 1960, the terms “neonatology” and “neonatologist” were introduced. Thereafter,
an increasing number of pediatricians devoted themselves to full-time neonatology. In 1975 …

Objectives: This study details the incidence, by gestational age and birth weight, of specific
neonatal morbidities in singleton neonates without major congenital anomalies. Study …

Background Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is caused by a deficiency or dysfunction
of pulmonary surfactant. A variety of animal derived surfactant extracts have been formulated …