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 25SteroidsSurface tension and pulmonary compliance in premature rabbits
Mercurio M, Fiascone J, Lima D, Jacobs H. Surface tension and pulmonary compliance in premature rabbits. Journal Of Applied Physiology 1989, 66: 2039-2044. PMID: 2745272, DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1989.66.5.2039.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1987
Betamethasone Increases Pulmonary Compliance in Part by Surfactant-Independent Mechanisms in Preterm Rabbits
Fiascone J, Jacobs H, Moya F, Mercurio M, Lima D. Betamethasone Increases Pulmonary Compliance in Part by Surfactant-Independent Mechanisms in Preterm Rabbits. Pediatric Research 1987, 22: 730-735. PMID: 3431959, DOI: 10.1203/00006450-198712000-00024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntenatal corticosteroidsIntratracheal surfactantPulmonary complianceDynamic complianceAlveolar surfactant contentHigher dynamic complianceAntenatal exposurePreterm rabbitsPreterm animalsSingle therapyAlveolar lavageTidal volumeCorticosteroidsFirst breathFetusesDay 25Compliance studiesVentilationRabbitsComplianceCompliance measurementsLavageGestationBetamethasoneTherapy
1985
Normalization of Arterial Blood Gases after Treatment of Surfactant-Deficient Lambs with Tween 201–3
Jacobs H, Berry D, Duane G, Ikegami M, Jobe A, Jones S. Normalization of Arterial Blood Gases after Treatment of Surfactant-Deficient Lambs with Tween 201–3. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 1985, 132: 1313-8. PMID: 3935021, DOI: 10.1164/arrd.1985.132.6.1313.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCarbon DioxideLipidsLungLung ComplianceOxygenPolysorbatesPulmonary AlveoliPulmonary SurfactantsSheepSurface TensionConceptsPeak inspiratory pressurePulmonary surfactantAdequate ventilationMinimal surface tensionArterial blood gasesNormal lung functionMin of ageRespiratory failureLung functionLung complianceInspiratory pressureBlood gasesInfant ventilatorDays gestationAlveolar washControl animalsControl lambsPoor oxygenationSurfactant treatmentGas exchangeTreatmentVentilationLambsGestationVentilator
1984
A protein from airways of premature lambs that inhibits surfactant function
Ikegami M, Jobe A, Jacobs H, Lam R. A protein from airways of premature lambs that inhibits surfactant function. Journal Of Applied Physiology 1984, 57: 1134-1142. PMID: 6209255, DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1984.57.4.1134.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1983
Surfactant Pool Sizes and Severity of Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Prematurely Delivered Lambs1–3
Jobe A, Ikegami M, Jacobs H, Jones S. Surfactant Pool Sizes and Severity of Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Prematurely Delivered Lambs1–3. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 1983, 127: 751-5. PMID: 6552894, DOI: 10.1164/arrd.1983.127.6.751.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsHumansInfant, NewbornLungLung CompliancePulmonary SurfactantsRespiratory Distress Syndrome, NewbornSheepSurface TensionConceptsLung diseaseAlveolar washCompliant lungsMinimal surface tensionLow minimal surface tensionRespiratory distress syndromePeak inspiratory pressurePhosphatidylcholine pool sizesDays gestational ageSurfactant pool sizePremature lambsDistress syndromeGestational ageInspiratory pressureLung tissueRespiratory diseaseTidal volumeLung slicesSurfactant phosphatidylcholineTotal phosphatidylcholineDiseaseSeverityPool sizeRate of incorporationLung
1982
Premature Lambs Rescued from Respiratory Failure with Natural Surfactant: Clinical and Biophysical Correlates
Jacobs H, Jobe A, Ikegami M, Glatz T, Jones S, Barajas L. Premature Lambs Rescued from Respiratory Failure with Natural Surfactant: Clinical and Biophysical Correlates. Pediatric Research 1982, 16: 424-429. PMID: 6920645, DOI: 10.1203/00006450-198206000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory failureDistal airwaysRespiratory distress syndromeMin of ageDays gestational agePressure-volume curvesClinical deteriorationClinical responsePremature lambsDistress syndromePosttreatment groupGestational ageMechanical ventilationProgressive dilatationUntreated lungsPremature babiesTracheal instillationBlood gasAlveolar washSurfactant replacementBody weightLung structureAirwayMinimum surface tensionHistologic measurements