Abstract:Purpose: Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
(PPHN) is a disease with potential serious morbidity and mortality.
Inhaled iloprost, a stable analogue of prostacyclin, has recently been
used as a therapeutic option. However, there are no clinical guidelines
on the use of iloprost, specifically for neonates. This study aimed to
suggest the use of inhaled iloprost as a rescue therapy for PPHN based
on our experience. Methods: This was a retrospective study. The
data from medical records of 6 newborns … Show more
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