Central neurogenic pulmonary edema: with a review of its pathogenesis and treatment

Childs Brain. 1977;3(1):37-47. doi: 10.1159/000119648.

Abstract

One of the unusual signs of sudden increase in intracranial pressure is central neurogenic pulmonary edema. This pulmonary edema produces a capillary-aveolar block resulting in hypoxia complicating the underlying neurologic condition. Good success in treating this problem has been obtained with controlled ventilation and positive end expiratory pressure respiration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Brain Diseases / complications*
  • Brain Injuries / complications
  • Child
  • Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Hematoma / complications
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / complications
  • Male
  • Mannitol / therapeutic use
  • Pulmonary Edema / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Edema / pathology
  • Pulmonary Edema / therapy
  • Respiration, Artificial / methods
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / complications

Substances

  • Mannitol
  • Dexamethasone