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Neurogenic pulmonary oedema
Author(s) -
CASEY W. F.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1983.tb12030.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pathogenesis , pulmonary oedema , intensive care medicine , pulmonary edema , lung , pathology
Summary Neurogenic pulmonary oedema is a not uncommon condition with a mortality that may exceed 90%. A fatal case in a 17‐month‐old child is reported. The literature is reviewed and current theories of the pathogenesis presented. Suggestions are made on how the condition might best be managed.