Abstract | BACKGROUND: CASE REPORT: A 76-year-old patient was treated by intercostal drainage for a traumatic pneumothorax. Shortly afterwards he developed reexpansion pulmonary edema and was transferred to the intensive care unit for ventilatory support. Gradually, the edema and dyspnea diminished and the patient could be discharged in good clinical condition. CONCLUSION: RPE is characterized by rapidly progressive respiratory failure and tachycardia after intercostal chest drainage. Early recognition of signs and symptoms of RPE is important to initiate early management and allow for a favorable outcome.
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Authors | M Verhagen, J M van Buijtenen, L M G Geeraedts Jr |
Journal | Respiratory medicine case reports
(Respir Med Case Rep)
Vol. 14
Pg. 10-2
( 2015)
ISSN: 2213-0071 [Print] England |
PMID | 26029567
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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