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. 2016 Feb 3;30(23):51-9; quiz 60.
doi: 10.7748/ns.30.23.51.s47.

Acute pulmonary oedema

Jessica Powell  1 , David Graham  1 , Sarah O'Reilly  1 , Gillian Punton  1
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Acute pulmonary oedema

Jessica Powell et al. Nurs Stand. .

Abstract

Acute pulmonary oedema is a distressing and life-threatening illness that is associated with a sudden onset of symptoms. For the best possible patient outcomes, it is essential that nurses in all clinical areas are equipped to accurately recognise, assess and manage patients with acute pulmonary oedema. This article outlines the pathophysiology of acute cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, and suggests a systematic approach to the recognition and management of its most serious manifestations. Long-term care and symptom recognition are discussed and suggestions for ongoing patient self-management are provided.

Keywords: acute pulmonary oedema; assessment; cardiogenic pulmonary oedema; heart failure; non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema; patient experience.

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