Recurrent Acute Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema after Uncontrolled Seizures
Joint Authors
Sacher, Daniel C.
Yoo, Erika J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-08-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Acute pulmonary edema following significant injury to the central nervous system is known as neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE).
Commonly seen after significant neurological trauma, NPE has also been described after seizure.
While many pathogenic theories have been proposed, the exact mechanism remains unclear.
We present a 31-year-old man who developed recurrent acute NPE on two consecutive admissions after experiencing witnessed generalized tonic-clonic (GTC) seizures.
Chest radiographs obtained after seizure during both admissions showed bilateral infiltrates which rapidly resolved within 24 hours.
He required intubation on each occasion, was placed on lung protective ventilation, and was successfully extubated within 72 hours.
There was no identified source of infection, and no cardiac pathology was thought to be contributory.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sacher, Daniel C.& Yoo, Erika J.. 2018. Recurrent Acute Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema after Uncontrolled Seizures. Case Reports in Pulmonology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149460
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sacher, Daniel C.& Yoo, Erika J.. Recurrent Acute Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema after Uncontrolled Seizures. Case Reports in Pulmonology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149460
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sacher, Daniel C.& Yoo, Erika J.. Recurrent Acute Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema after Uncontrolled Seizures. Case Reports in Pulmonology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149460
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149460