Nasal continuous positive airway pressure combined with surfactant and NO for treatment of respiratory distress syndrome, prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and brain protection

Respiratory distress syndrome （RDS） is the single .most important cause of mortality and morbidity in preterm infants and bronchopulmonary dysplasia （BPD） is a leading cause of neuro-muscular disablement and decreased lung function in the most preterm infants.