Primary surfactant deficiency in premature infants causes respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants. Surfactant injection technique to treat respiratory failure is currently being performed independently at Vinmec Hai Phong and Nha Trang since April 2019.

Acute respiratory failure in newborns is a relatively dangerous condition that can even lead to death. Therefore, parents should know about this syndrome to have the most perfect way to care for their children, avoiding unwanted dangers that may occur.

Respiratory failure occurs more often in premature babies, the earlier the baby is born, the higher the risk of the disease. To comprehensively assess the child's condition, it is necessary to combine methods from understanding the medical history, the severity of the disease, and paraclinical tests.

Winning life - this difficult task is the first goal that premature/extremely premature babies need to overcome after birth. In that journey, the companionship of a team of experienced doctors, modern equipment systems and advanced technologies are indispensable.

Respiratory failure is a respiratory dysfunction caused by many different factors, which can be in the lungs or outside the lungs, leading to gas exchange disorders, causing the body to lack oxygen and increase CO2 in the blood.