Rescue treatment for premature infants who develop resp distress syndrome (RDS). Infants ≤72 hr w/ RDS & requiring endotracheal intubation. Prevention of RDS in premature infants at high risk for RDS. Prophylaxis at birth for premature infants <29 wk gestational age at significant risk for RDS.
Endotracheopulmonary 3 mL/kg every 12 hr for 3 doses. Prophylaxis at birthPremature infant <29 wk of gestational age at significant risk for RDS Administer w/in 30 min after birth.
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Special Precautions
Interrupt administration & stabilize infant's condition before treatment resumption in the event of bradycardia, reflux into the endotracheal tube, airway obstruction, cyanosis, dislodgement of endotracheal tube or hyperventilation. Not a substitute for neonatal intensive care. Patients w/ both intraventricular hemorrhage & periventricular leukomalacia. Carefully monitor oxygenation & lung compliance for modification of O2 therapy & ventilatory support. Concomitant use w/ experimental therapies of RDS eg, high-frequency ventilation.
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