ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Key words Air leak
;
Nitric oxide
;
Prematurity
;
Respiratory distress syndrome
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Our aim was to identify factors predictive of death in preterm infants in whom inhaled nitric oxide was administered in response to poor oxygenation (oxygenation index ≥15). Of the 23 (median gestational age 28 weeks, range 24–36) infants consecutively so treated, 15 died. Non-survival was commoner in infants with air leaks (12 of 12, P 〈 0.002) and/or a change in their oxygenation index of less than 30% in response to inhaled nitric oxide administration (P 〈 0.05). Conclusion In preterm infants given inhaled nitric oxide because of poor oxygenation, a diagnosis of airleak and a lack of initial response are predictive of death.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004310051153
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