An unusual case of obstructive pulmonary oedema.
A four-year-old boy was admitted to intensive care via casualty having suffered an apnoeic episode due to compression of his chest by a heavy cattle bar. A petechial rash was noted on the upper chest and arms. A chest radiograph showed pulmonary oedema which resolved over a few hours following positive pressure ventilation and positive end expiratory pressure. We believe this to be an unusual presentation of obstructive pulmonary oedemia (Negative Pressure Pulmonary Oedema).
Dillon
P J
PJ
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury, UK.
Dearlove
O R
OR
D000061:Accidents, Home; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011693:Purpura / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*