TY - BOOK ID - 147163701 TI - Target Product Profile for Aerosolized Surfactant Therapy in Neonates with Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. PY - 2023 SN - 9789240067851 PB - Geneva : World Health Organization, DB - UniCat KW - Pulmonary surfactant. KW - Respiratory distress syndrome. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:147163701 AB - This publication by the World Health Organization presents a target product profile for aerosolized surfactant therapy aimed at treating respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in neonates, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. It outlines the development process of this profile, emphasizing the need for a safe, efficacious, and affordable surfactant that can be administered without intubation. The document discusses methods and technologies for delivering surfactant, highlighting recent advancements in aerosolization. The goal is to guide product developers and address the accessibility challenges of current surfactants in resource-limited settings. The intended audience includes healthcare professionals, policymakers, and product developers. ER -