[Effect of inhaled nitric oxide in a patient with intracranial hypertension].

Abstract

Inhaled nitric oxide (NO) may be beneficial in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The effects of inhaled NO on intracranial pressure have not yet been assessed. This case shows the beneficial effects of inhaled NO in a patient with ARDS and intracranial hypertension.

• Authors: D Peillon, V Jault, O Le Vavaseur, C Bellanger-Depagne, J Jaoua, C Combe
• Journal: Annales francaises d'anesthesie et de reanimation (Ann Fr Anesth Reanim) Vol. 18 Issue 2 Pg. 225-9 (Feb 1999) ISSN: 0750-7658 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Effet du monoxyde d'azote inhalé chez une patiente atteinte d'hypertension intracrânienne.
• PMID: 10207595 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Nitric Oxide

Topics

• Administration, Inhalation
• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Intracranial Hypertension (etiology, physiopathology, therapy)
• Nitric Oxide (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome (complications, physiopathology, therapy)
• Vasodilation