DILD- Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema Pathology, Drugs, Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs likely to cause noncardiogenic pulmonary edema
A
NARCOTICS!
HEROIN (IV), morphine, methadone, meperidine, propoxyphene, naloxone, nalmefene
(HCTZ can also cause this)
2
Q
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema symptoms
A
cough, crepitation, cyanosis/hypoxemia
3
Q
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema: is it dose-dependent?
A
YES! Moderate-high doses of narcotics are more likely to cause this
4
Q
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema onset
A
minutes-2 hours
5
Q
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema remission
A
Symptoms in 24-48 hours
2-5 days (x-ray)
10-12 weeks (PFTs)
6
Q
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema chest x-ray
A
Normal heart size, acinar infiltrate
7
Q
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema treatment
A
Naloxone, oxygen, ventilator support
