Issn Print: 0090-3493
Publication Date: 2005/12/01
NESIRITIDE INFUSION IN PEDIATRIC ICU PATIENTS.: 231-S
Michael J Auth; Tom Spentzas; Michael W Quasney; Gregory L Stidham; Joel Lutterman; Sarah Pace-Wassil
Excerpt
Nesiritide (human B-type natriuretic peptide) reduces pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, improves symptoms of dyspnea, and has been shown to increase urine output in adults with acutely decompensated congestive heart fail- ure.