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CLINICAL CASE OF NEGATIVE PRESSURE PULMONARY EDEMA IN ICU
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Negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) is a form of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema caused by increased negative intrathoracic pressure necessary to overcome upper airway obstruction. NPPE is a potentially life-threatening complication if not detected and treated promptly. The incidence of negative pressure pulmonary edema in patients with upper airway obstruction is quite high, about 12%. However, the true incidence is unknown and may be higher, as many cases miss diagnosis due to lack of awareness of symptoms. We report a clinical case: A 23-year-old male patient developed acute pulmonary edema in ICU. The patient was detected and treated promptly and was discharged from the hospital stably. Through this case, we emphasize the need to be aware of the clinical manifestations of negative pressure pulmonary edema in order to have appropriate management.
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Negative pressure pulmonary edema, acute
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