title: Airway obstruction induced by angiotensin-converting enzymes inhibitors.
abstract: The air medical transport of patients with potential or actual airway problems is commonplace. Airway obstruction from angioedema, however, is seldom seen and can be life-threatening if not managed correctly. This case outlines airway compromise from angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and discusses its subsequent management.
authors.affiliation: Vanderbilt LifeFlight, Nashville, TN, USA.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: High
authors.forename: V W
authors.initials: VW
authors.lastname: High
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000799:Angioedema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013714:Tennessee
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors