Acute Pulmonary Edema After Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment: A Case Report Written With ChatGPT Assistance

Abstract

Acute pulmonary edema is a rare but severe complication of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. While patients with known cardiovascular problems may be able to withstand this therapy, rapid decompensation can still occur. Here, we present a case of a patient with known low ejection fraction and severe mitral regurgitation who developed acute pulmonary edema during the first hyperbaric treatment for a foot ulcer. This case highlights the importance of identifying patients that are high risk, such as those with moderate-to-severe cardiac disease, and pursuing other treatment options to avoid this complication.

Keywords: acute pulmonary edema; chatgpt; diabetes; heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; hyperbaric oxygen therapy (hbot).

Figure 1. Chest x-ray immediately after hyperbaric oxygen session demonstrating acute pulmonary edema with prominence in the left lung (arrow)

Figure 2. Follow-up chest x-ray demonstrating interval improvement of pulmonary edema, especially in the left lung (arrow), after multiple sessions of diuresis

Figure 3. ChatGPT query to obtain introductory summary

Figure 4. ChatGPT limitations and non-existent cited literature denoted within the red box