What is a Nitric Oxide Monitor?

Nitric Oxide Monitor is a critical medical monitoring device used to continuously measure the concentration of inhaled nitric oxide gas (NO) administered during respiratory therapy and ensure that it is kept at safe levels. It ensures safe and effective application of inhalation NO therapy, especially used in intensive care and neonatal units.

Nitric oxide gas; It reduces pulmonary vascular pressure and improves oxygenation by providing pulmonary vasodilation. Therefore, it is vital to precisely monitor the amount of NO administered during treatment.

What Does a Nitric Oxide Monitor Do?

Nitric oxide monitors ensure correct dosage of inhaled NO gas and patient safety.

✔ Measures the delivered nitric oxide concentration (ppm)
✔ Reduces the risk of toxicity by monitoring the formation of NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)
✔ Can monitor oxygen and other gas parameters in the breathing gas mixture
✔ Treatment safety
✔ Works compatible with mechanical ventilation systems

Usage Areas

Nitric oxide monitors are commonly used in the following clinical settings:

• Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU)

• Pediatric intensive care units

• Adult intensive care units

• Carediovascular surgery postcare

• Clinics providing pulmonary hypertension treatment

Inhalation NO therapy, especiallypersistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) method.