Some studies have suggested that nitric oxide (NO) may cause platelet dysfunction. We present an ARDS patient who need this treatment, with a transient alteration of platelet function and a significant prolongation of bleeding time.
R Ferrer, J R Masclans, R Anglès, M Picó, B Millan, M Planas, and F J de Latorre.
Servei de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital General Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.
Intensive Care Med. 1998 Aug 1; 24 (8): 837838837-8.
AbstractSome studies have suggested that nitric oxide (NO) may cause platelet dysfunction. We present an ARDS patient who need this treatment, with a transient alteration of platelet function and a significant prolongation of bleeding time.