[The first experience with using a preparation of lung surfactant for prevention and treatment of the acute lung injury syndrome after operations on the heart and aorta].

The authors made an analysis of their experience with using the preparation in 29 patients (22 for treatment and 7 for prophylactics) with acute injury of the lungs. When used for treatment, it gave good results in 16 patients. The prophylactic application of the preparation allowed to avoid acute respiratory insufficiency.