Negative pressure pulmonary edema post-appendicectomy
Joint Authors
al-Bshabshi, Ali A.
Hadi, Sarah Aqil
Ashraf, Tariq
Khan, Muhammad Abid
al-Qurani, Yahya Id
Source
Issue
Vol. 42, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2020), pp.73-75, 3 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2020-03-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
Postoperative pulmonary edema is a rare life-threatening complication associated with general anesthesia.
Laryngospasms lead to forced inspiration, generating a large amount of negative intrathoracic pressure which leads to negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE).
It usually develops immediately after extubation.
We report a case of a young fit adult who developed NPPE after an uneventful appendectomy in the postoperative period.
This rare condition in the postoperative period is lethal if immediate remedial steps are not taken.
The anesthetist and paramedical staff in the recovery room should be well aware of this condition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Bshabshi, Ali A.& Ashraf, Tariq& Hadi, Sarah Aqil& Khan, Muhammad Abid& al-Qurani, Yahya Id. 2020. Negative pressure pulmonary edema post-appendicectomy. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 42, no. 1, pp.73-75.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-958190
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Bshabshi, Ali A.…[et al.]. Negative pressure pulmonary edema post-appendicectomy. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 42, no. 1 (Mar. 2020), pp.73-75.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-958190
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Bshabshi, Ali A.& Ashraf, Tariq& Hadi, Sarah Aqil& Khan, Muhammad Abid& al-Qurani, Yahya Id. Negative pressure pulmonary edema post-appendicectomy. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2020. Vol. 42, no. 1, pp.73-75.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-958190
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 75
Record ID
BIM-958190