No reduction of alveolar deadspace (VDalv) by dexamethasone (Dx) in ventilated preterm infants with BPD: no early improvement of lung inhomogeneity

C. Uhrig, E. L. Grauel, R. R. Wauer (Berlin, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Prediction and outcome of chronic lung disease of prematurity (CLD)
Session: Prediction and outcome of chronic lung disease of prematurity (CLD)
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2482
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory critical care

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