USE OF INHALED NITRIC OXIDE (INO) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SEVERE HYPOXEMIA

摘要

Described are methods for improving oxygen saturation in patients suffering from hypoxemia, wherein said patients are receiving a continuous flow of oxygen at 10L/min and exhibit an initial oxygen saturation of at least about 88%, comprising administering inhaled nitric oxide to said patients in an outpatient setting. Methods for improving quality of life for a hospitalized patient, reducing patient hospitalization time, and reducing costs associated with patient hospitalization are also described.