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A Change of Position for Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema

Authors: Scott A. Marshall, Paul Nyquist

Published in: Neurocritical Care | Issue 2/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the Western World and is a condition seen by Neurologists, General Physicians and Primary Care Physicians. Neurogenic pulmonary edema can complicate the management of large strokes and cerebral hemorrhage. While the principles of management of this type of pulmonary edema are similar to the more common cardiogenic pulmonary edema, placing a patient in the prone position may be a helpful maneuver facilitating recovery.

Methods

We describe a case of basilar thrombosis treated with intra-arterial thrombolysis where prone ventilation was employed to treat neurogenic cardio-pulmonary complications.

Results

This resulted in rapid resolution of neurogenic pulmonary edema and patient recovery after recanulation of the basilar artery by intra-arterial urokinase.

Conclusion

This technique of prone positioning for ventilation is of importance to physicians who manage stroke and its complications.

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Title: A Change of Position for Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema
Authors: Scott A. Marshall
Paul Nyquist
Publication date: 01-04-2009
Publisher: Humana Press Inc
Published in: Neurocritical Care / Issue 2/2009
Print ISSN: 1541-6933
Electronic ISSN: 1556-0961
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-008-9164-x

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A Change of Position for Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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