Nitric oxide improves oxygenation but not mortality in acute lung injury: meta-analysis BMJ Online FirstUse of nitric oxide in patients with acute lung injury does not improve survival and may cause harm, warn researchers in a study published on bmj.com today.Many doctors treat acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with inhaled nitric oxide, despite no clear supporting evidence. [click link for full article]
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