Neurogenic pulmonary edema secondary to epileptic seizure

Neurogenic pulmonary edema

Mechanisms of neurogenic pulmonary edema.

The pulmonary edema that develops quickly after a variety of cerebral insults, such as head injury, epileptic seizures, intracranial hypertension, and subarachnoid hemorrhage, is often accompanied by rapid flooding of airways with a protein-rich edema fluid (Weisman, 1939; MacKay, 1950; Richards, 1963; Simmons et al., 1968; Ciongoli and Posner, 1972; Theodore and Robin, 1976; Fisher and AboulNa...

Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema Associated with Underlying Lung Disease after a Breakthrough Seizure

Neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) can result from various central nervous system disorders such as brain malignancies, traumatic brain injuries, infections, and seizures. Although the pathogenesis is not completely understood, NPE creates an increase in pulmonary interstitial and alveolar fluid. It has been reported with prolonged seizure activity. Treatment for NPE is largely supportive. If unr...

Neurogenic pulmonary edema: a current literature review.

Neurogenic pulmonary edema in the setting of critically ill neurologic patients is a condition that is not fully understood, and it is a relatively rare condition. Severe brain damage, such as cerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhage, head injuries and seizures, represents a risk factor for developing neurogenic pulmonary edema. Misdiagnosis and inappropriate management may worsen cerebral damage b...

Mechanisms of neurogenic pulmonary edema development.

Neurogenic pulmonary edema is a life-threatening complication, known for almost 100 years, but its etiopathogenesis is still not completely understood. This review summarizes current knowledge about the etiology and pathophysiology of neurogenic pulmonary edema. The roles of systemic sympathetic discharge, central nervous system trigger zones, intracranial pressure, inflammation and anesthesia ...