title: Surfactant replacement therapy in newborns with hyaline membrane disease.
abstract: This article discusses the use of surfactant replacement therapy in the management of neonates with hyaline membrane disease (HMD). Included is an overview of HMD, current treatment modalities, a case presentation, nursing implications for managing the infant with HMD, and a nursing care plan. Administration of surfactant is discussed, along with implications for nursing research.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Grobman
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Foley
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D006819:Hyaline Membrane Disease / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants