| Severe slowly resolving heroin-induced pulmonary edema. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 798658 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Severe heroin-induced pulmonary edema occurred in three previously healthy young men. Adequate arterial PO2 could only be achieved with the use of positive endexpiratory pressure (PEEP). Recovery was characterized by the gradual clearing of the pulmonary infiltrates and a gradual lessening of the severe restrictive ventilatory defects over many weeks. Concomitant aspiration of gastric acid was thought to be the explanation for the severity of these cases. In cases such as these, initial vigorous therapy, including PEEP for hypoxia, corticosteroids for possible aspiration and volume replacement for hypotension, is recommended. |
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Authors:
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R W Light; T R Dunham |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Chest Volume: 67 ISSN: 0012-3692 ISO Abbreviation: Chest Publication Date: 1975 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1977-05-25 Completed Date: 1977-05-25 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0231335 Medline TA: Chest Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 61-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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therapeutic use Adult Anoxia / drug therapy, etiology, therapy Gastric Juice Heroin / adverse effects* Humans Hypotension / etiology Inhalation Male Positive-Pressure Respiration Pulmonary Edema / chemically induced*, complications, drug therapy Vital Capacity |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Adrenal Cortex Hormones; 561-27-3/Heroin |
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