Open AccessPerfluorocarbons Prevent Lung Injury and Promote Development during Artificial Placenta Support in Extremely Premature Lambs
Author(s) -
John Church,
Elena M. Perkins,
Megan A. Coughlin,
Jennifer S. McLeod,
Katherine Boss,
J. Kelley Bentley,
Marc B. Hershenson,
Raja Rabah,
Robert H. Bartlett,
George B. Mychaliska
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
neonatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.399
H-Index - 84
eISSN - 1661-7819
pISSN - 1661-7800
DOI - 10.1159/000486387
Subject(s) - medicine , bronchoalveolar lavage , lung , amniotic fluid , andrology , fetus , anesthesia , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Extremely premature neonates suffer high morbidity and mortality. An artificial placenta (AP) using extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is a promising therapy.