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Children with neuromuscular scoliosis may develop restrictive pulmonary disease, with substantially lower than normal predicted lung function. Posterior spinal fusion (PSF) is often used to slow down this rapid deterioration of pulmonary function. Postoperatively, these patients frequently develop pulmonary complications. In this retrospective study of 38 patients with neuromuscular scoliosis who underwent PSF, the preoperative vital capacity was related to postoperative pulmonary complications and need for postoperative ventilatory assistance. In two patients who developed postoperative atelectasis and pulmonary edema, the preoperative vital capacity was 44% of that predicted. In six patients who developed atelectasis only, it was 49.2%. In the remaining 30 patients who developed no postoperative pulmonary complications, the average was 64.6%. Low preoperative vital capacity was also shown to correlate with the need for longer postoperative ventilatory assistance. The preoperative vital capacity is an important prognostic parameter in evaluating postoperative pulmonary recovery.
Del Med J 1990 May
PMID:Postoperative pulmonary complications in children with neuromuscular scoliosis who underwent posterior spinal fusion. 234 96

An emergency paramedic call finds a 40-year-old woman unresponsive on the floor with shallow respiration, pink froth and vomitus about the mouth, pulse 36, blood pressure 136 by palpation. She had been cleaning in her kitchen and common household chemicals were open nearby. On arrival in the Emergency Department, a chest X-ray showed bilateral pulmonary infiltrates consistent with pulmonary edema. Heart size normal. Despite all efforts, the woman died. Post mortem examination revealed ruptured cerebral vascular malformation as the cause of death.
Del Med J 1993 Jan
PMID:Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema: a certain etiology? 845 93

The combination of severe hypothermia and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema secondary to an opiate overdose is presented. This case emphasizes the importance of ventilatory support and rewarming techniques available in the emergency department setting.
Del Med J 1996 Oct
PMID:Hypothermia accompanied by noncardiogenic pulmonary edema: a case report. 891 96