The patient with noncardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Based on the content of this article, the reader should be able to (1) identify the differences between cardiogenic and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema (NCPE); (2) identify the most common causes of airway obstruction leading to pulmonary edema; (3) state the mechanism of action for the development of NCPE following laryngospasm; (4) state the signs and symptoms of NCPE; (5) identify the treatment for NCPE; and (6) state three nursing actions that are indicated in the care of the patient with NCPE.
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D000328:Adult; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007826:Laryngismus / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011997:Recovery Room