Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema- Case Series and Review of Literature

Authors

  • B Bhattarai Department of Anaesthesiology, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel
  • S Shrestha Department of Anaesthesiology, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v9i4.6352

Keywords:

negative pressure pulmonary edema, complication, post operative

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.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v9i4.6352

Kathmandu Univ Med J 2011;9(4):310-4

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Published

2012-06-18

How to Cite

Bhattarai, B., & Shrestha, S. (2012). Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema- Case Series and Review of Literature. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 9(4), 310–314. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v9i4.6352

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2011)

Section

Case Notes