Nitric Oxide in the Air

Mr Mark Buick1

1Total Aerospace Solutions, Lakesland, Australia

Mark Buick – Director/Principal Engineer – Total Aerospace Solutions
TBA – NETS NSW Clinician

Nitric Oxide in the Air
This presentation explains the purpose of this treatment and explores testing and assessments conducted to underpin the approval for the use of inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) on both rotary and fixed wing aircraft, taking into account; clinical, patient care and safety issues.
In two parts, the presentation will address;
1) Clinical background
– Indications for the treatment
– Target patient group
– Decision-making process
– Mechanism of action
– Other treatments likely to be in use

2) Airworthiness approval including;
– Summary of gas toxicity safety factors
– Nitric Oxide delivery certification basis
– Safety of flight considerations
– Risk mitigation


Biography:

TBA – Clinical presenter from NETS yet to be confirmed. Bio’s to be supplied ASAP