Nitric oxide administration during pediatric mechanical ventilation.
The administration of inhaled NO in the management of pulmonary hypertension and respiratory failure is an important development in pediatric critical care. The long-term effects of this therapy are yet to be understood. An appreciation for the potential hazards and the development of accurate and safe delivery systems are paramount to the successful application of this new therapy.
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Respiratory Care Department, Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000293:Adolescent; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D010547:Persistent Fetal Circulation Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000379:methods*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*
D009569:Nitric Oxide