METHODS OF USING INHALED NITRIC OXIDE GAS FOR TREATMENT OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME IN CHILDREN

摘要

To provide methods of using inhaled nitric oxide gas for treatment and/or prevention of the acute respiratory distress syndrome in children.SOLUTION: The invention provides a gas comprising nitric oxide (NO) for use in treatment of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in children having or at risk of developing the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), where the NO is administered to a child in need thereof at a dose of less than 10 ppm NO.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6