Pulmonary hypertension and selective pulmonary vasodilators in acute lung injury

被引:4
作者
Blythe, D [1 ]
Van Heerden, PV [1 ]
Power, BM [1 ]
机构
[1] Sir Charles Gairdner Hosp, Dept Intens Care, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia
关键词
lung; acute lung injury; acute respiratory distress syndrome; pulmonary hypertension; vasodilators; selective pulmonary; nitric oxide; prostacyclin;
D O I
10.1177/0310057X9802600104
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
The pulmonary circulation and the mechanisms which generate pulmonary hypertension are reviewed. The role of these mechanisms in the common pulmonary hypertensive states are analysed, particularly those in acute lung injury. Management options are discussed, with particular emphasis on the use of selective pulmonary vasodilators.
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页数:14
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