Non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema due to foreign body aspiration

A patient who developed non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema secondary to acute airway obstruction caused by an aspirated foreign body is presented. The literature is reviewed, discussing the theories regarding the formation of non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema. The case highlights the importance of this...

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Published inJournal of laryngology and otology Vol. 113; no. 12; p. 1119
Main Authors Pahade, A, Green, K M, de Carpentier, J P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.12.1999
Subjects
Airway Obstruction - etiology
Child
Critical Care
Foreign Bodies - complications
Humans
Inhalation
Larynx
Male
Pulmonary Edema - etiology
Pulmonary Edema - therapy
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Summary:A patient who developed non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema secondary to acute airway obstruction caused by an aspirated foreign body is presented. The literature is reviewed, discussing the theories regarding the formation of non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema. The case highlights the importance of this rare complication of foreign body aspiration and surgeons and anaesthetists should be alert to continued respiratory symptoms following relief of acute airway obstruction.
ISSN:0022-2151
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100158074