The Use of Nitric Oxide in Intensive Care Ventilation

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The Use of Nitric Oxide in Intensive Care
Ventilation

• Wassim Sukari, M.D.

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Occurrence of NO in the Body
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How does NO act at cellular levels?
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Metabolism of NO in the Body
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Potential Uses of NO
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Circulation in Adults
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Circulation in the foetus
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Effects of vascular regulation on blood flow and
its distribution in lung and body circulation
depending on are affected
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Vaso-constriction and Vaso-dilation in Alveoli
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Direct and Indirect Consequences of Hypoxia
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Direct and Indirect Consequences of Pulmonary
Hypertension
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Comparison Between Inhaled NO and Infused
Vasodilators
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Risks of NO Inhalation
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Diagram of Ventilation with NO Flow Control
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Components of NOdomo
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Effects of NO Inhalation on Ventilation