Background Persistent pulmonary hypertension in the neonate (PPHN) is associated with
high mortality. Currently, the therapeutic mainstay for PPHN consists of assisted ventilation …

Background Persistent pulmonary hypertension in neonates (PPHN) is associated with high
mortality. Currently, the therapeutic mainstay for PPHN is assisted ventilation and …

Integrating basic and clinical research on the biophysical and physiological functions of
pulmonary surfactants, this practical reference presents thorough, cutting-edge coverage on …

BACKGROUND: Many neonates with severe persistent pulmonary hypertension of the
newborn (PPHN) are nonresponders to inhaled nitric oxide (iNO). Milrinone is a promising …

Objectives: Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn is a common problem with
significant morbidity and mortality. Inhaled nitric oxide is the standard care, but up to 40% of …

Acute lung injury (ALI) and the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are
characterized by rapid-onset respiratory failure following a variety of direct and indirect …

Objective. To determine the effect of inhaled nitric oxide (NO) on clinical outcome in
newborns with persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN). Design. A prospective …

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), among the most rapidly
progressive and potentially fatal of vasculopathies, is a disorder of vascular transition from …

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a clinical syndrome
characterized by failure of the lung circulation to achieve or sustain the normal drop in …

They have been aptly called the great imposters; late preterm infants (also called near-term)
often are passed off as mature infants, but manifest signs of physiologic immaturity or …