Preventive treatment for re-expansion pulmonary oedema.
Re-expansion pulmonary oedema is a rare but life-threatening condition that may complicate the treatment of pneumothorax. Current opinions vary regarding how this condition can be prevented. The concepts behind these various theories are discussed with an emphasis on applying available evidence and expert guidelines to practice.
Siu Wa Chan
Stewart
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D000328:Adult; D015505:Chest Tubes; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods