title: Neurogenic pulmonary edema in a fatal case of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
abstract: Neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) is caused by a variety of central nervous system lesions and may appear as a subclinical complication. The fulminant form of NPE is always life-threatening. Many pathophysiologic mechanisms have been implicated in the development of NPE, but the exact interaction remains unknown. We report a case of a fulminant NPE with fatal consequences associated with a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Treatment focuses on ventilatory support and measures to reduce intracranial pressure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Hannover Medical School, D-30625 Hannover, Germany. ahrens_joerg@web.de
authors.forename: Jörg
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ahrens
authors.forename: Hans-Holger
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Capelle
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Przemeck
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000150:complications; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications*