Use of inhaled nitric oxide in British intensive therapy units.

Cuthbertson, B H; Stott, S; Webster, N R · Br J Anaesth · 1997

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Abstract

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.

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