Non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema due to foreign body aspiration

• Published in: Journal of laryngology and otology Vol. 113; no. 12; p. 1119
• Main Authors: Pahade, A, Green, K M, de Carpentier, J P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...