Use of inhaled nitric oxide in British intensive therapy units.
The use of inhaled nitric oxide in the critically ill has increased significantly over the past few years but little published information exists on standards for current practice. Sixty-four intensive therapy units in the UK were surveyed by questionnaire from which 54 (84.4%) satisfactory replies were received. We present the survey results and put forward recommendations based on current literature and our own clinical experience for the safe use of inhaled nitric oxide.
Cuthbertson
B H
BH
Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical School, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill.
Stott
S
S
Webster
N R
NR
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D016638:Critical Illness / Q000628:therapy*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D015920:Gas Scavengers; D006801:Humans; D008485:Medical Audit; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006113:United Kingdom
D009569:Nitric Oxide