1989
Antenatal steroids, postnatal surfactant, and pulmonary function in premature rabbits
Gladstone I, Mercurio M, Devenny S, Jacobs H. Antenatal steroids, postnatal surfactant, and pulmonary function in premature rabbits. Journal Of Applied Physiology 1989, 67: 1377-1382. PMID: 2793738, DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1989.67.4.1377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDynamic compliancePulmonary functionLung resistanceTotal lung conductanceTotal lung resistancePulmonary function testsRespiratory distress syndromeConsistent tidal volumeAntenatal corticosteroidsAntenatal steroidsIntramuscular betamethasonePostnatal surfactantDistress syndromeFunction testsCombination therapyPulmonary mechanicsExpiratory timePremature rabbitsTidal volumeStatic complianceLung conductanceFirst breathDay 27Day 25Steroids
1985
Leakage of protein in the immature rabbit lung; effect of surfactant replacement
Robertson B, Berry D, Curstedt T, Grossmann G, Machiko I, Jacobs H, Jobe A, Jones S. Leakage of protein in the immature rabbit lung; effect of surfactant replacement. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 1985, 61: 265-276. PMID: 3840603, DOI: 10.1016/0034-5687(85)90070-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurfactant-treated animalsControl animalsSurfactant replacementAlveolar wash samplesOnset of ventilationAverage tidal volumeImmature rabbit lungsImmature newborn rabbitsInsufflation pressureImmature lungSurfactant inhibitorsTidal volumeRabbit lungsAlveolar compartmentNewborn rabbitsDay 27Wash samplesPrevious treatmentLeakage of proteins