Conclusion
Despite restoration of global hemodynamics, there was no beneficial effect of NO inhibition on the parameters of regional perfusion and oxygenation. Similar to septic mice, L-NMMA attenuated vascular leakage as suggested by significantly reduced formation of ascites.
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Santak, B., Handschuh, T., Adler, J. et al. Beneficial effects of L-NMMA in hyperdynamic endotoxic sepsis?. Intensive Care Med 22 (Suppl 1), S23 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01921197
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01921197