Use of Topical Nitroglycerin in the Treatment of Acute Limb Ischemia: Four-Year Experience in a Mixed Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of topical nitroglycerin in treating acute limb ischemia in children.
• Retrospective observational study conducted over four years
• Inclusion of patients from both neonatal and pediatric intensive care units
• Administration of topical nitroglycerin as an intervention
• Topical nitroglycerin demonstrated beneficial effects in children with acute limb ischemia
• Intervention appeared safe with minimal side effects
• Positive outcomes supported its use in pediatric and neonatal patient populations