Altered pulmonary capillary permeability complicating recovery from diabetic ketoacidosis.
Self-limited noncardiogenic interstitial pulmonary edema probably reflecting altered permeability of the pulmonary capillary membrane is reported in a patient being treated for severe diabetic ketoacidosis. The possible etiology, associated findings, and therapy with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) by facemask are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002199:Capillary Permeability; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography
D007328:Insulin