Obrzęk płuc w postępowaniu przedszpitalnym i szpitalnym
Journal Title: Pielęgniarstwo w Stanach Nagłych - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Pulmonary oedema is not a disease but only a life-threatening symptom. Most commonly it is a complication of acute left ventricular failure of the heart. The main objectives of the treatment are to best oxygenate a patient and break the vicious circle leading to decompensation.
Authors and Affiliations
mgr Piotr Szwedziński, dr n. o zdr. Iwona Kowalska
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