Anticoagulative effect of nitric oxide inhalation in ARDS.
Some studies have suggested that nitric oxide (NO) may cause platelet dysfunction. We present an ARDS patient who need this treatment, with a transient alteration of platelet function and a significant prolongation of bleeding time.
Servei de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital General Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.
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Ferrer
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Masclans
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Anglès
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Picó
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Millan
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Planas
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D001760:Bleeding Time; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006487:Hemostasis / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010974:Platelet Aggregation / Q000187:drug effects; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013997:Time Factors
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D009569:Nitric Oxide