Nicardipine-Induced Acute Pulmonary Edema: A Rare but Severe Complication of Tocolysis

We report four cases of acute pulmonary edema that occurred during treatment by intravenous tocolysis using nicardipine in pregnancy patients with no previous heart problems. Clinical severity justified hospitalization in intensive care unit (ICU) each time. Acute dyspnea has begun at an average of...

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Main Authors: Claire Serena, Emmanuelle Begot, Jérôme Cros, Charles Hodler, Anne Laure Fedou, Nathalie Nathan-Denizot, Marc Clavel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Critical Care
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/242703
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