Persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn (PPHN) is a common problem encountered in neonatal intensive care units. The problem arise because of failure of smooth transition from fetal circulation to post-natal circulation after birth. This causes hypoxemia due to high resistance in pulmonary vasculature causing impediment into normal pulmonary blood flow apparently causing right – to – left shunt.
  The problem is more commonly associated with fullterm neonates and there are a number of therapies available to manage the problem. This article discusses the evidence based approach towards the pharmacological management of persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn.

Keywords:Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn; PPHN; Pharmacological Management; Neonate; NICU; Newborn; Hypoxia; Neonatal Ventilator Dependency; iNO; Inhaled Nitric Oxide; Pulmonary Hypertension

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Citation: Virender Verma., et al. “Evidence Based Practice towards Pharmacological Management of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit”.Acta Scientific Pharmacology 1.1 (2020): 20-24.

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