ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Key words Persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn
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Nitric oxide
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High frequency ventilation
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The management of 32 consecutive term infants referred with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn were reviewed. Despite indices suggesting severe cardiorespiratory failure with a median alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient of 591 torr (inter-quartile range 432–618) and oxygenation index of 31 (18–44), all but one patient responded to conventional treatment with inhaled nitric oxide and high frequency oscillatory ventilation. Conclusion Patients should be referred early to centres where maximal conventional support can be offered before consideration for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004310051214
