Safety and Efficacy of Non-invasive Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.

Abstract

Background: The efficacy of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) for treatment of postoperative hypoxemia and increased pulmonary vascular resistance has been documented in a limited capacity in small randomized control studies. There is no data regarding the use of iNO with non-invasive ventilation. We review our center experience with use of iNO non-invasively in pediatric patients in our cardiac ICU and assess the safety and utility of no-invasive delivery of iNO. Method: Retrospective study of patients treated with iNO in the cardiac ICU between 2010-2016. Detailed data was …