Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema associated with accidental hypothermia.
The pulmonary system may be significantly affected by hypothermia. The association between NCPE and hypothermia is controversial. A 59-year-old man with mild hypothermia presented with NCPE after passive external rewarming following accidental immersion in water. The patient's course was uneventful after 48 h, allowing immediate withdrawal of assisted ventilation and supplemental oxygen.
Morales
C F
CF
Department of Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, San Antonio, Tex.
Strollo
P J
PJ
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015701:Near Drowning / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy