title: Value of the gastric aspirate shake test.
abstract: The results and predictive value of the gastric aspirate shake test are reviewed in 432 preterm babies admitted to a neonatal unit during a 3-year period. It is concluded that the degree of prematurity is a better indicator of the chance of developing idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome than the test itself.
mesh_terms: D005750:Gastric Juice / Q000032:analysis*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008722:Methods; D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants / Q000032:analysis; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants