Pulmonary Edema Following Intrathecal Fluorescein Injection; a Case Report

Journal Title: Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 1

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Introduction: Intrathecal Fluorescein has been used widely for detection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. After administration of fluorescein many serious complications may happen. Pulmonary edema is one of the most serious complications that require emergency responses. In this study, we report a complicated case of pulmonary edema following Intrathecal fluorescein injection.

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(2019). Pulmonary Edema Following Intrathecal Fluorescein Injection; a Case Report. Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine, 7(1), 18-. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-467675