Use of inhaled nitric oxide in pulmonary embolism

被引:12
作者
Crerar-Gilbert, A [1 ]
Boots, R [1 ]
机构
[1] Royal Brisbane Hosp, Intens Care Facil, Brisbane, Qld 4029, Australia
关键词
GASES : nitric oxide; LUNG : pulmonary embolism;
D O I
10.1177/0310057X9902700415
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
Acute massive pulmonary embolism carries a high mortality with the majority of deaths occurring during the early phase. We describe a case of massive pulmonary embolism resulting in severe cardiovascular collapse and cardiac arrest which was treated successfully with inhaled nitric oxide.
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页码:412 / 414
页数:3
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