Understanding Inhaled Nitric Oxide: What is INO Used For?
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Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) affects approximately 1.9 per 1,000 live births in the United States [1.5.6]. A primary treatment for this condition is Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO). So, **what is INO used for?** It is a selective pulmonary vasodilator used to improve oxygenation in newborns with hypoxic respiratory failure [1.6.4, 1.4.2].
