Publication: Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema- Case Series and Review of Literature
Date
2011
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Post obstructive pulmonary edema (POPE) also known as Negative pressure
pulmonary edema (NPPE)is potentially life threatening complication. It occurs
in about 0.1% of anesthetics and is related to upper airway obstruction. Two
types have been described in literature. Different etiology has been attributed
to development of Negative pressure pulmonary edema. Early identification and
treatment of predisposing factor along with proper monitoring of this complication
early treatment should be instituted because resolution is also fast and in most
cases without residual effects.
KEY WORDS
negative pressure pulmonary edema, complication, post operative
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Bhattarai B, Shrestha S
Department of Anaesthesiology Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital Dhulikhel, Nepal