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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a complex disorder associated with a wide array of cardiopulmonary diseases. PPHN is characterized by marked pulmonary hypertension and altered vasore...
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Hemodynamics and oxygenation changes induced by the discontinuation of low-dose inhalational nitric oxide in newborn infants
To assess changes associated with nitric oxide (NO) discontinuation in neonates receiving inhalational NO therapy as a treatment for pulmonary hypertension of the neonate (PPHN).
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Dypiridamole, a cGMP phosphodiesterase inhibitor, transiently improves the response to inhaled nitric oxide in two newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains a frustating cause of respiratory failure associated with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Although in...
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Référentiel métier-compétences pour la surspécialité de médecine d’urgence pédiatrique
La spécialité de pédiatrie doit se structurer autour d’un « tronc commun » de pédiatrie générale suivi d’une surspécialité pédiatrique, comme la pédiatrie d’urgence, dont l’enseignement recommandé est respectivem...