Use of inhaled nitric oxide in pulmonary embolism.
Acute massive pulmonary embolism carries a high mortality with the majority of deaths occurring during the early phase. We describe a case of massive pulmonary embolism resulting in severe cardiovascular collapse and cardiac arrest which was treated successfully with inhaled nitric oxide.
Crerar-Gilbert
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Intensive Care Facility, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Queensland.
Boots
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D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy
D009569:Nitric Oxide