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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 |
