TOCOLYTIC PULMONARY EDEMA

Question 1

TOCOLYTIC INDUCED ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA

Answer 1

occurs in 5% of women
Follows use of beta adrenergic agents
OCCURS WITHIN 24 hours
TREATMENT: STOP TOCOLYTIC, possible lasix

Question 2

Risk factors for tocolytic induced pulmonary edema

Answer 2

Multiple pregnancies
Preeclampsia
Infections
Simultaneous infusion of Magnesium
Glucocorticoids