The effect of tolazoline on right-to-left shunting via a patent ductus arteriosus in meconium aspiration syndrome.

Abstract:

Since arterial blood oxygen tensions are used in the evaluation of treatment of patients with meconium aspiration syndrome, it is important to recognize the occurrence of significant right-to-left shunting via a patent ductus arteriosus. The clinical findings, evidence of right-to-left ductus shunting, and outcome in eight patients with meconium aspiration syndrome are presented. Administration of tolazoline HCl and curare produced a beneficial effect on their PaO2 values.

Año de publicación:

1976

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scopus