Hippokratia
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The aim of the present study was to determine immediate changes of global and regional lung function after exogenous surfactant administration in mechanically ventilated infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) using electrical impedance tomography (EIT) measurements. ⋯ Surfactant administration in the recruited lung with RDS modifies regional ventilation, as assessed by EIT, contributing to a more homogeneous air distribution. Furthermore, significant changes in EIT markers reflect improvement of global lung function after surfactant administration.
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To identify the degree of perceived social support by mothers of infants hospitalized in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and to investigate effects depression and anxiety levels on the perceived social support. ⋯ The mothers of infants hospitalized in the NICU with higher education levels had higher depression level and perceived social support from friends. Informing the family members and providing psychological support independent from the duration of gestation are of paramount importance.