Differential inducible nitric oxide synthase activity in circulating neutrophils vs. mononuclears of septic shock patients.

Objective: To compare nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity in circulating neutrophils and mononuclear cells of patients with septic shock to healthy subjects.

Design And Setting: Prospective study in the general intensive care unit (30 beds) of a university affiliated-hospital and the A.C.