Title of article :
Pulmonary Edema Following Intrathecal Fluorescein Injection; a Case Report
Author/Authors :
Behnaz, Faranak Anesthesiology Department - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Ebrahimy Dehkordy, Masih Anesthesiology Department - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Azizi Faresani, Hamidreza Anesthesiology Department - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Shahmohammadi, Mohammadreza Functional Neurosurgery Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
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.
Keywords :
Pulmonary edema , injections , spinal , fluorescein , emergency treatment , complications , cerebrospinal fluid leak
Journal title :
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine (AAEM)
