Neurogenic pulmonary edema in a fatal case of subarachnoid hemorrhage.

J Clin Anesth

Department of Anesthesiology, Hannover Medical School, D-30625 Hannover, Germany.

Published: March 2008

Neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) is caused by a variety of central nervous system lesions and may appear as a subclinical complication. The fulminant form of NPE is always life-threatening. Many pathophysiologic mechanisms have been implicated in the development of NPE, but the exact interaction remains unknown. We report a case of a fulminant NPE with fatal consequences associated with a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Treatment focuses on ventilatory support and measures to reduce intracranial pressure.

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