| Acute Pulmonary Edema Occurred During the Cesarean Section in a Patient with Ritodrine Pretreatment: A case report. |
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Ki Yong Park, Ki Young Lee, Yang Sik Shin |
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The mechanism of development of pulmonary edema associated with -sympathomimetic agent is still not fully understood.
2-sympathomimetic drugs such as ritodrine, terbutaline, and fenoterol are widely used for the treatment of premature uterine contraction. We describe a case of pulmonary edema that occurred suddenly during Cesarean section in a previously healthy parturient, associated with ritodrine pretreatment for 5 days in an attempt to arrest preterm labor. Pulmonary edema was completely treated with mechanical ventilation and diuretic therapy. |
| Key Words:
Complications, pulmonary edema; Pregnancy, cesarean section, preterm; Sympathetic nervous system, beta-adrenergic agonists, ritodrine |
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