Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation in pregnancy to treat acute pulmonary edema induced by tocolytic agents: a case report

Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation in pregnancy to treat acute pulmonary edema induced by tocolytic agents: a case report

Abstract Background We report a case of pulmonary edema induced by tocolytic agents that was successfully managed with noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) and resulted in extended gestation. Case presentation A 36-year-old Japanese pregnant woman received tocolytic therapy with ritodrin...

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Main Authors: Kotaro Takahashi, Koji Nishijima, Masayuki Yamaguchi, Kensuke Matsumoto, Shunya Sugai, Takayuki Enomoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Noninvasive ventilation
Pulmonary edema
Tocolytic agents
Preterm labor
Pregnancy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02704-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02704-w

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