All animals were assessed as being healthy by clinical examination before anesthesia. After premedication with acepromazine (0.5 mg/kg intramuscularly), anesthesia was induced with a bolus of IV ...

Acute respiratory failure in newborn infants is often caused by surfactant deficiency and/or inactivation. These changes in surfactant result in alveolar collapse and subsequent hypoxia and ...

June 3, 2010 — High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) seems to be as effective as conventional ventilation in preterm infants, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis ...

Scientists have created a model alveolar system that mimics the breathing action of the human lung and allows visualization of flow patterns within the alveoli. The chip they designed includes tubes ...

The alveoli are microscopic, balloon-like structures in the lungs that play a crucial role in respiration. If they are damaged, they may be able to self-repair, but medical attention is key to ...