Croup-induced postobstructive pulmonary edema.

The Clinical Characteristics of Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema

Negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) or postobstructive pulmonary edema (POPE) is a form of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema that results from the generation of high negative intrathoracic pressure needed to overcome upper airway obstruction 1. It typically develops rapidly and can be life-threatening if not diagnosed promptly. Following an episode of acute airway obstruction or the relief of...

Postobstructive pulmonary edema following hanging: a misnomer.

DOI: 10.4103/0019-5359.49220 Postobstructive pulmonary edema (POPE) i s an uncommon bu t we l l -descr ibed complication of upper airway obstruction. [1-2] Two forms of POPE have been deÞ ned: POPE I is associated with sudden, severe upper airway obstruction, whereas POPE II follows surgical relief of chronic upper airway obstruction.[2] Among the numerous causes of POPE I Þ gures hanging.[2] H...

Postobstructive pulmonary edema following accidental near-hanging

PATIENT Female, 14 FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Postobstructive pulmonary edenma Symptoms: Chest indrawing • bilateral pulmonary crepitations • tachypnea MEDICATION - Clinical Procedure: Controlled ventilatory support • positive end expiratory pressure Specialty: Intensive care. OBJECTIVE Unusual clinical course. BACKGROUND Postobstructive pulmonary edema (POPE) is a life-threatening complication tha...

Negative-Pressure Pulmonary Edema.

Negative-pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) or postobstructive pulmonary edema is a well-described cause of acute respiratory failure that occurs after intense inspiratory effort against an obstructed airway, usually from upper airway infection, tumor, or laryngospasm. Patients with NPPE generate very negative airway pressures, which augment transvascular fluid filtration and precipitate interstit...

Postobstructive pulmonary edema associated with a substernal goitre.