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
Pages
3
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1
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3
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)
Serial Year
2019
Record number
2503908
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