Engelsk titel: Heroin-induced pulmonary oedema
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Författare:
Landsverk SA
;
Granheim K
;
Kirkeböen KA
Email: sveinaslak.landsverk@ulleval.no
Språk: Nor
Antal referenser: 12
Dokumenttyp:
Fallbeskrivning
UI-nummer: 04071725
Sammanfattning
BACKGROUND : Heroin-induced pulmonary oedema is an infrequent complication to a heroin overdose; the incidence in Norway is unknown.
INTERPRETATION : Heroin use is widespread in Norway, and users are found all over the country. There are important differences between cardiogenic and heroin-induced pulmonary oedema regarding pathophysiology and treatment.
RESULTS : Pulmonary oedema caused by the use of heroin may develop immediately or usually up to 1-2 hours after exposure. The symptoms usually resolve with supportive treatment within 1 or 2 days. Some patients require mechanical ventilation. The pathophysiology includes a rapid capillary leakage of unknown aetiology.
MATERIAL AND METHODS : One case is presented and pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.