Recall clinical scenarios in which inhaled nitric oxide is used as an adjunct to ventilatory support in pediatric patients with pulmonary hypertension or cardiopulmonary instability

Explain how inhaled nitric oxide interacts with ventilation, pulmonary blood flow, and ventricular function to influence oxygen delivery and hemodynamic stability

Apply anticipatory airway and ventilatory planning when initiating inhaled nitric oxide in mechanically ventilated children

Analyze patient physiology—including ventricular function and shunt physiology—to identify situations where inhaled nitric oxide may precipitate clinical deterioration

Evaluate safe weaning strategies for inhaled nitric oxide in ventilated pediatric patients to avoid rebound pulmonary hypertension and respiratory collapse