Cause/Risks
Fluid backing up in the lungs from a heart problem or from other diseases.
What are the causes of Pulmonary Edema?
Cardiogenic and Noncardiogenic
What are the two classifications of Pulmonary Edema?
Generally has a poor prognosis.
What is the prognosis of Pulmonary Edema?
Cardiogenic PE progression to hypoxemia and respiratory failure.
When would you need a mechanical ventilator?
Heart failure, High blood pressure, and Alcohol use
What are three risk factors for Pulmonary Edema?
Cardiogenic PE: Caused by heart problems due to rapid elevation in hydrostatic pressure of the pulmonary capillaries
What is cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema?
Underlying medical conditions when treated properly with medications or addressing underlying inflammatory processes.
What can potentially help improve the prognosis of Pulmonary Edema?
Chest x-ray
What is the gold standard for diagnostic testing of Pulmonary Edema?
Pressure in the pulmonary artery can rise and the heart becomes weak and begins to fail with pressure going up in the heart and lungs.
What effect does Pulmonary Edema have on the body?
Noncardiogenic is caused by lung injury that increases pulmonary vascular permeability, allowing fluid to enter the alveoli and interstitial spaces.
What is noncardiogenic pulmonary edema?
Pulmonary hypertension and impaired gas exchange
What is the progression of Pulmonary Edema?
Diuretics, vasodilators, and calcium channel blockers
What specific types of medications can be used to treat Pulmonary Edema?
50% survival rate
What is the survival rate of cariogenic Pulmonary Edema after one year?
Treat the primary cause, medication, and ventilatory support.
What are three ways that the disease can be managed?
Difficulty breathing, swelling in legs/feet/stomach, pleural effusion, and congestion/swelling of the liver.
What are the complications that can occur with a poor progression of the disease?
Diuretics: decreases fluid in lungs
Vasodilators: decreases pulmonary congestion
Calcium channel blockers: decreases pressure in the lung vessels to increase gas exchange
How do the medications work in relation to the disorder?