Factors influencing decision making in neonatology: inhaled nitric oxide in preterm infants.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We studied decision making regarding inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) in preterm infants with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH).

Study design

We asked members of the AAP-Society of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Division-Chiefs to select from three management options- initiate iNO, engage parents in shared decision making or not consider iNO in an extremely preterm with PH followed by rating of factors influencing their decision.

Results

Three hundred and four respondents (9%) completed the survey; 36.5% chose to initiate iNO, 42% to engage parents, and 21.5% did not consider iNO. Provider's prior experience, safety, and patient-centered care were rated higher by those who initiated or offered iNO; lack of effectiveness and cost considerations by participants who did n

SUBMITTER: Manja V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6298829 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature