Why the study?
Severe neurogenic pulmonary edema and arrhythmia is a rare complication of acute epidural hematoma that requires early recognition and prompt aggressive management.
Severe neurogenic pulmonary edema and arrhythmia are rare but critical complications of traumatic epidural hematoma in children that require early recognition and aggressive management.
Case report of rare complications in pediatric epidural hematoma; leaves open optimal management strategies pending prospective data.
We present a case of severe neurogenic pulmonary edema and arrhythmia complicating management of a 7-year-old child with acute epidural hematoma and impending cerebral herniation. The underlying mechanisms for this are discussed as well as management of severe neurogenic pulmonary edema. We emphasize the need to recognize this rare complication early and institute prompt aggressive management.
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