Negative Pressure Pulmonary Oedema
Negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) is a form of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema (PE) that results from the generation of high negative intrathoracic pressure (NIP) needed to overcome upper airway obstruction
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Neurogenic pulmonary oedema
Neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) is a clinical syndrome characterized by the acute onset of pulmonary edema following a significant central nervous system (CNS) insult
Pulmonary Oedema Case 1
It is 8am and a 72 year old male is brought in by the paramedics. The patient is sitting upright, sweaty, and in severe respiratory distress.
Lung ultrasound: Pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary oedema is a common cause of acute respiratory distress in critical care environments. Here we explore the common ultrasound findings.