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Evaluation of Inhaled Nitric Oxide Generation Systems at Altitude.

Thomas BlakemanDario RodriquezMaia SmithMichael GoodmanRichard Branson
Published in: Military medicine (2024)
Both devices delivered a reliable INO dose at ground level. Altitude significantly affected INO delivery accuracy at 14,000 ft (4,267 meter) (P < 0.01) with both devices and at 8,000 ft (2,437 meter) (P < 0.01) with LungFit. Differences in INO dosage were not statistically significant with the Odic device at 8,000 ft (2,437 meter)(P > 0.05) although there were large variations with selected ventilator settings. With careful monitoring, devices creating INO from room air without cylinders could be used during aeromedical transport without the need for pressurized cylinders.
Keyphrases
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  • nitric oxide synthase