An infant with a CDH also has pulmonary hypertension. Which of the following can be administered to relieve this problem?

a. Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)
b. Inhaled parasympatholytic agent
c. 80% helium–20% oxygen
d. Corticosteroids

A
It has been shown that iNO causes vasodilation and is used to treat pulmonary hypertension.

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