My husband has Pulmonary Edema and we want to have a baby. Will the baby be effected by this?

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Im affraid that the baby will be unwell and I will have trouble. Can anyone help me?
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Are pulmonary edema and a pulmonary embolism the same thing? If not, what distinguishes the two?

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Trying to study for my NCLEX test. Any info would be great, thanks!
Nan is somewhat right about the 2. She is right that they are not the same, but pulmonary edema is an abnormal build up of fluids which LEADS TO SWELLING. It is usually caused by heart failure. As the heart fails, pressure in the vein going through the lungs starts to rise. As the pressure increases, fluid is pushed into the air spaces (alveoli). This fluid interrupts normal oxygen movement through the lungs, resulting in shortness of breath.

Pulmonary edema may be caused by damage directly to the lung, such as that caused by poisonous gas or severe infection. Lung damage and a build up of body fluid is also seen in kidney failure.

Pulmonary edema may also be a complication of a heart attack, leaking or narrowed heart valves (mitral or aortic valves), or any disease of the heart that either results in weakening or stiffening of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy).

A pulmonary EMBOLISM is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. The cause is usually a blood clot in the leg called a deep vein thrombosis that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lung. Pulmonary embolism is a serious condition that can cause

(1)Permanent damage to the affected lung
(2)Low oxygen levels in your blood
(3)Damage to other organs in your body from not getting enough oxygen
If a clot is large, or if there are many clots, pulmonary embolism can cause death.


If you need more on symptoms, tests, and Treatment of these 2, let me know and I will send you that information. I did not know if you needed them so I left them out..... so you would not have to read my answer all day. LOL!!!  (+ info)

What is the mechanism of action of furosemide in pulmonary edema?

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How can increased water consumption cause pulmonary edema?

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pulmonary edema is caused by fluid volume overload, not by drinking too much. there is an underlying medical condition that you must have. most people with pulmonary edema are on diuretics. have you been diagnosed with anything that would cause pulmonary edema? this is usually congestive heart failure  (+ info)

Can Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema occur in patients with a CNS injury but not brain stem injury?

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If yes: why?
Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema is a common complication of both CNS and brain injuries.  (+ info)

What does noncardiac pulmonary edema do to your body?

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Non-heart-related pulmonary edema is caused by lung problems like pneumonia, an excess of intravenous fluids, some types of kidney disease, bad burns, liver disease, nutritional problems, and Hodgkin's disease. Non-heart-related pulmonary edema can also be caused by other conditions where the lungs do not drain properly, and conditions where the respiratory veins are blocked.

Early symptoms of pulmonary edema include:

shortness of breath upon exertion
sudden respiratory distress after sleep
difficulty breathing, except when sitting upright
coughing

In cases of severe pulmonary edema, these symptoms will worsen to:

labored and rapid breathing
frothy, bloody fluid containing pus coughed from the lungs (sputum)
a fast pulse and possibly serious disturbances in the heart's rhythm (atrial fibrillation, for example)
cold, clammy, sweaty, and bluish skin
a drop in blood pressure resulting in a thready pulse

Diagnosis

A doctor can usually diagnose pulmonary edema based on the patient's symptoms and a physical exam. Patients with pulmonary edema will have a rapid pulse, rapid breathing, abnormal breath and heart sounds, and enlarged neck veins. A chest x ray is often used to confirm the diagnosis. Arterial blood gas testing may be done. Sometimes pulmonary artery catheterization is performed to confirm that the patient has pulmonary edema and not a disease with similar symptoms (called adult respiratory distress syndrome or "noncardiogenic pulmonary edema").

Treatment

Pulmonary edema requires immediate emergency treatment. Treatment includes: placing the patient in a sitting position, oxygen, assisted or mechanical ventilation (in some cases), and drug therapy. The goal of treatment is to reduce the amount of fluid in the lungs, improve gas exchange and heart function, and, where possible, to correct the underlying disease.

To help the patient breathe better, he/she is placed in a sitting position. High concentrations of oxygen are administered. In cases where respiratory distress is severe, a mechanical ventilator and a tube down the throat (tracheal intubation) will be used to improve the delivery of oxygen. Non-invasive pressure support ventilation is a new treatment for pulmonary edema in which the patient breathes against a continuous flow of positive airway pressure, delivered through a face or nasal mask. Non-invasive pressure support ventilation decreases the effort required to breath, enhances oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, and increases cardiac output.

Drug therapy could include morphine, nitroglycerin, diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and vasodilators. Vasopressors are used for cardiogenic shock. Morphine is very effective in reducing the patient's anxiety, easing breathing, and improving blood flow. Nitroglycerin reduces pulmonary blood flow and decreases the volume of fluid entering the overloaded blood vessels. Diuretics, like furosemide (Lasix), promote the elimination of fluids through urination, helping to reduce pressure and fluids in the blood vessels. ACE inhibitors reduce the pressure against which the left ventricle must expel blood. In patients who have severe hypertension, a vasodilator such as nitroprusside sodium (Nipride) may be used. For cardiogenic shock, an adrenergic agent (like dopamine hydrochloride [Intropin], dobutamine hydrochloride [Dobutrex], or epinephrine) or a bipyridine (like amrinone lactate [Inocor] or milrinone lactate [Primacor]) are given.

Prognosis

Most patients with pulmonary edema who seek immediate treatment can be treated quickly and effectively.

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is pulmonary edema a ventilation problem or a circulation problem?

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I think it's a circulation problem b/c it's a problem that involves gas exchange in the lungs. However, somewhere in my notes i put its a ventilation problem. Please help
I meant ventilation problem or oxygenation problem >__< Sorry, we had to study the heart & lungs at the same time, so I'm getting things mixed up here
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My cat developed sudden unset pulmonary edema and is presently being treated with lasix.?

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She is feeling a little better and her respiration have slowed a little. She is drink some water but as not ate any food for 2 days. I was just wondering how long it takes lasix to work and should she be put on a heart medication as well?
I am not a vet, but lasix does work very quickly

and if she does not respond well and depending on the cause, yes, she may need heart medication

your vet will advise  (+ info)

Is it correct saying: A new onset of acute pulmonary edema or can i just say : a new start, a new beginning?

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Unless the person has had pulmonary oedema before there is no need to use either introduction. A diagnosis of... or is suffering from...
If it is a second episode of pulmonary oedema it could be a recurrance.  (+ info)

how can pulmonary edema kills you?

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I'm doing a report on pulmonary edema,I need to know what can make pulmonary edema kills you?
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