Bronchoalveolárna laváž v liečbe syndrómu aspirácie mekónia

Bronchoalveolar Lavage in the Treatment of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is in severe cases responsible for respiratory failure, often non-respondingto the standard therapy. Positive results of the recent studies indicate the possible benefit of bronchoalveolarlavage with diluted exogenous surfactant or perfluorocarbons.

Key words:
meconium aspiration syndrome, bronchoalveolar lavage, exogenous surfactant, perfluorocarbons