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Rituximab Induced Pulmonary Edema Managed with Extracorporeal Life Support
Joint Authors
Miller, Jacob R.
Isakow, Warren
Masood, Muhammad F.
Aguilar, Patrick
Sanfilippo, Kristen M.
Balsara, Keki R.
Itoh, Akinobu
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Though rare, rituximab has been reported to induce severe pulmonary edema.
We describe the first report of ECLS utilization for this indication.
A 31-year-old female with severe thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura developed florid pulmonary edema after rituximab infusion.
Despite advanced ventilatory settings, she developed severe respiratory acidosis and remained hypoxemic with a significant vasopressor requirement.
Since her pulmonary insult was likely transient, ECLS was considered.
Due to combined cardiorespiratory failure, she received support with peripheral venoarterial ECLS.
During her ECLS course, she received daily plasmapheresis and high dose steroids.
Her pulmonary function recovered and she was decannulated after 8 days.
She was discharged after 23 days without residual sequelae.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Miller, Jacob R.& Isakow, Warren& Masood, Muhammad F.& Aguilar, Patrick& Sanfilippo, Kristen M.& Balsara, Keki R.…[et al.]. 2018. Rituximab Induced Pulmonary Edema Managed with Extracorporeal Life Support. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Miller, Jacob R.…[et al.]. Rituximab Induced Pulmonary Edema Managed with Extracorporeal Life Support. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Miller, Jacob R.& Isakow, Warren& Masood, Muhammad F.& Aguilar, Patrick& Sanfilippo, Kristen M.& Balsara, Keki R.…[et al.]. Rituximab Induced Pulmonary Edema Managed with Extracorporeal Life Support. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141604
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1141604