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1. Pulmonary edema can be cardiogenic, non-cardiogenic, or neurogenic in origin.
2. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema is caused by increased pulmonary wedge pressures leading to fluid transudation into the lungs. Elevated wedge pressures can be seen in systolic or diastolic heart failure.
3. Treatment for pulmonary edema focuses on Lasix, morphine, nitroglycerin, oxygen, and positioning the patient upright. Positive pressure ventilation may also be used but requires caution.
1. Pulmonary edema can be cardiogenic, non-cardiogenic, or neurogenic in origin.
2. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema is caused by increased pulmonary wedge pressures leading to fluid transudati…