Inhaled nitric oxide in premature infants with the respiratory distress syndrome

Article Abstract:

Treating respiratory distress syndrome in premature babies with inhaled nitric oxide can lower their risk of developing chronic lung disease, according to a study of 207 babies. Nitric oxide is a natural substance in the body that relaxes and expands blood vessels. Babies who received nitric oxide had a 34% lower risk of developing chronic lung disease or dying than babies who did not receive nitric oxide.

Prevention, Lung diseases

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Nitric oxide for preemies -- not so fast

Article Abstract:

Inhaled nitric oxide may benefit some premature babies who have a lung disease called respiratory distress syndrome, according to a study published in 2003. Nitric oxide relaxes blood vessels, and may also relax the air passages inside the lungs. However, nitric oxide could also harm premature babies, so more research is needed before this treatment can be recommended.

Editorial

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Neurodevelopmental outcomes of premature infants treated with inhaled nitric oxide

Article Abstract:

Hypothesis that infants treated with inhaled nitric oxide would have improved neurodevelopmental outcomes is presented. For this purpose a prospective, longitudinal follow-up study of premature infants who had received inhaled nitric oxide or placebo is conducted to investigate neurodevelopmental outcomes at two years of corrected age.

United Kingdom, Pediatric neurology, Inhaled medication

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