Pulmonary Edema

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Pulmonary Edema

Excess fluid accumulation in the lungs

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Anatomical changes of Pulmonary Edema

Interstitial Edema

Alveolar Flooding

Increased surface tension of alveolar fluids

Atelectasis

Frothy pink sputum

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Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema

A type of pulmonary edema caused by the left ventricle unable to pump effectively

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Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema

A type of pulmonary edema caused by damage to the lungs

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Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Causes

CHF - Renal Failure - Pulmonary Embolism - Congenital Heart Defects - Fluid Overload

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Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Diagnostic Tests

Echocardiogram to determine LVEF - <40% = heart failure

BNP - Elevated levels indicate heart failure

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Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Causes

ARDS - PNA - Toxic Inhalation - High Altitude - Head Injury

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