Category 3️⃣ Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)

20 Essential Facts About Neonatal Disorders, 3️⃣ Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)

Fact #6: Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy Can Improve Oxygenation in Severe Cases

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) is a life-threatening condition that prevents normal blood flow to the lungs, leading to severe oxygen deprivation. In severe cases where standard oxygen therapy is not enough, inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) therapy has…

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February 6, 2025

20 Essential Facts About Neonatal Disorders, 3️⃣ Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN), Section 1: Respiratory Disorders

Fact #5: This condition prevents normal blood flow to the lungs, leading to low oxygen levels

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) is a serious and life-threatening condition in which a newborn’s circulatory system fails to adapt to breathing outside the womb. This prevents normal blood flow to the lungs, leading to low oxygen levels…

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February 5, 2025

Fact #6: Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy Can Improve Oxygenation in Severe Cases

Fact #5: This condition prevents normal blood flow to the lungs, leading to low oxygen levels

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