title: [Physiopathology of idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome (author's transl)].
abstract: Physiopathology of idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome is reviewed and bases for a correct management are given. Special mention is made of pulmonary surfactant system, biosynthesis of surfoactive material and techniques used to predict appearance of pulmonary maturity.
mesh_terms: D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D011650:Pulmonary Alveoli / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants / Q000032:analysis / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*
chemical_list: D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants
vernacular_title: Fisiopatología del síndrome de dificultad respiratoria idiopática