Neurogenic pulmonary oedema

Summary Two young patients with head injuries subsequently developed neurogenic pulmonary oedema. The origin and pathways of the reflex response to cerebral trauma are discussed, with emphasis on the role of raised intracranial pressure and the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system in...

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Published in:Anaesthesia 1984-06, Vol.39 (6), p.529-534
Main Authors: WAUCHOB, T. D., BROOKS, R. J., HARRISON, K. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adolescent
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Brain Injuries - complications
Craniocerebral Trauma - complications
Craniocerebral Trauma - therapy
Critical Care
Emergency and intensive respiratory care
Humans
Infant
Intensive care
Intensive care medicine
Intracranial Pressure - drug effects
Lung
Male
Medical sciences
oedema
Pulmonary Edema - etiology
Pulmonary Edema - therapy
Respiration, Artificial
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Summary:Summary Two young patients with head injuries subsequently developed neurogenic pulmonary oedema. The origin and pathways of the reflex response to cerebral trauma are discussed, with emphasis on the role of raised intracranial pressure and the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system in precipitating movement of systemic circulatory volume into the pulmonary circulation, Therapeutic measures are discussed which correct the progression of this condition by reducing intracranial pressure and blocking the systemic effects of autonomic reflex activity. This leads to the basis of a simple regime to treat future cases.
ISSN:0003-2409
1365-2044
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1984.tb07355.x