Hypothermia accompanied by noncardiogenic pulmonary edema: a case report.
The combination of severe hypothermia and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema secondary to an opiate overdose is presented. This case emphasizes the importance of ventilatory support and rewarming techniques available in the emergency department setting.
Otto
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Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, PA, USA.
Franke
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M
Madden
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JF
D062787:Drug Overdose; D003932:Heroin; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
D003932:Heroin