Negative-pressure pulmonary edema
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Background
- Negative-pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) ithat occurs after a patient makes strong inspiratory effort against a blocked airway. The negative pressure causes hydrostatic edema that can be life-threatening if not but minimized if treated early, usually resolves after 24-48 hours.
- Patients have and airway obstructive process either from an allergy, laryngospasm, trauma, and commonly in the case of hangings.