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Fig. 4 | Critical Care

Fig. 4

From: Brief inhalation of nitric oxide increases resuscitation success and improves 7-day-survival after cardiac arrest in rats: a randomized controlled animal study

Fig. 4

Release of cytokines, migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and TNF-α. Successfully resuscitated animals had rising values of circulating TNF-α and MIF, which was significantly diminished by inhalation of 20 ppm nitric oxide (NO). P <0.05 for 20 ppm inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) vs. control; mean ± standard error of the mean. Data based on 10 animals in each group at baseline (BL). Thirty minutes (PR30) and 60 minutes (PR60) post return of spontaneous circulation: 20 ppm, n = 10; 40 ppm, n = 6; Control, n = 7. Day 7: 20 ppm, n = 10; 40 ppm, n = 6; Control, n = 4

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