Table 1 The mechanism of action for surfactant in ARDS
The mechanism of action for surfactant | |
|---|---|
The capacity to maintain lower alveolar tension and stability of alveolar volume | |
Promotion of gas exchange and distribution | |
Anti-action of edema in alveoli and interstitium | |
Modulation of systemic inflammatory reactions in ARDS | |
Reduction of local mechanical forces in ARDS |