Open AccessManagement of child after traumatic epidural hematoma with pulmonary edema and arrhythmia
Author(s) -
Angela C. Lee,
Chima Oluigbo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/sja.sja_660_20
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonary edema , complication , epidural hematoma , hematoma , edema , anesthesia , cerebral edema , surgery , lung
We present a case of severe neurogenic pulmonary edema and arrhythmia complicating management of a 7-year-old child with acute epidural hematoma and impending cerebral herniation. The underlying mechanisms for this are discussed as well as management of severe neurogenic pulmonary edema. We emphasize the need to recognize this rare complication early and institute prompt aggressive management.