Flash pulmonary edema in a post arterial switch operation - High flow oxygen as a treatment modality

Ann Pediatr Cardiol. 2009 Jul;2(2):175-6. doi: 10.4103/0974-2069.58326.

Abstract

We report a case of a 3-year-old boy who underwent an arterial switch operation with relief of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and later presented with recurrent episodes of flash pulmonary edema. High-flow humidified oxygen with positive pressure support (Vapotherm) was used as a treatment modality, thereby avoiding intubation and mechanical ventilation.

Keywords: Flash pulmonary edema; Vapotherm; chest x-ray.

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  • Case Reports