.... As to the endpoint of the study a significantly increased survival rate without BPD was observed in surfactant-treated infants (76%) compared to controls (40%). Significant differences concerning drug utilization were found through week 1 with increased use of methylxanthines in surfactant-treated infants, which...

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...L. Gortner; U. Bernsau; M. Brand; H.H. Hellwege; G. Hieronimie; G. Jorch; H.L. Reiter; I.I. Versmold Neonatal drug utilization in very premature infants (gestational age (GA) 24-29 weeks), requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation at birth was registered as part of a multicenter controlled...