Neurogenic pulmonary oedema precipitated by induction of anaesthesia.
Neurogenic pulmonary oedema is a recognized complication of central nervous system injury. A case is presented where this condition was precipitated by induction of anaesthesia in a child with spina bifida, hydrocephalus and a malfunctioning ventriculo-peritoneal shunt.
Braude
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Hospital for Sick Children, London.
Ludgrove
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D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D016136:Spina Bifida Occulta / Q000150:complications