title: [Nitric oxide treatment of children with impairment of oxygenation].
abstract: It is well-known that inhaled nitric oxide improves the perfusion of ventilated regions, thus reducing intrapulmonary shunting and improving arterial oxygenation. However, most cases describe treatment of neonates and adults, only few studies describe effects of inhaled nitric oxide in children with severe impairment of oxygenation. Four cases of severe hypoxaemic respiratory failure in children treated successfully with inhaled nitric oxide are described.
authors.affiliation: Intensiv afdeling 542, H:S Hvidovre Hospital.
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Kristensen
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Carl
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000628:therapy*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D009569:Nitric Oxide