Use of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) to improve severe hypoxemia

摘要

A method for improving the oxygen saturation of a patient suffering from hypoxemia, wherein the patient has received a continuous inflow of oxygen at 10 L / min and exhibits an initial oxygen saturation of at least about A method is described which includes the step of administering inhaled nitric oxide to the patient in an ambulatory environment.Methods for improving the quality of life of inpatients, methods to shorten the patient's hospitalization, and methods to reduce the costs associated with patient hospitalization are also described.Diagram