The Off-Label Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide as a Rescue Therapy in Neonates with Refractory Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: Therapeutic Response and Risk Factors for Mortality

The Off-Label Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide as a Rescue Therapy in Neonates with Refractory Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: Therapeutic Response and Risk Factors for Mortality

Objectives: The indication of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) used in preterm infants has not been well defined. Neonates with refractory hypoxemia may benefit from the pulmonary vasodilatory effects of iNO. The aim of this study was to investigate the off-label use of iNO as a rescue therapy. Methods: B...

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Main Authors: Hsiu-Feng Hsiao, Mei-Chin Yang, Mei-Yin Lai, Shih-Ming Chu, Hsuan-Rong Huang, Ming-Chou Chiang, Ren-Huei Fu, Jen-Fu Hsu, Ming-Horng Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
Inhaled nitric oxide
pulmonary hypertension
off-label use
premature infants
mortality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/8/1113

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