pulmonary edema
Emergency care for pulmonary edema
Let's analyze what emergency care for pulmonary edema is required from a nurse. But first, let's refresh our knowledge about pulmonary edema, the causes and mechanism of occurrence, the clinical picture.
Pulmonary edema is a severe, life-threatening pathological condition in which fluid leaks from the blood and lymphatic vessels into the alveoli. This condition is the result of stagnation in the pulmonary circulation, which can be caused by the following reasons:
