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Neonatal Surfactants: Beractant and Poractant Alfa

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1. Explain the physiology of surfactant deficiency in premature neonates.

Explain the physiology of surfactant deficiency in premature neonates. 2. Describe the mechanism of action of exogenous surfactant therapy. 3. Compare beractant (Survanta) and poractant alfa (Curosurf) regarding preparation and dosing. 4. Identify nursing priorities during and after surfactant administration. 5. Recognize expected and adverse responses to surfactant therapy.

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