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pulmonary edema [′pu̇l·mə‚ner·ē i′dē·mə] (medicine) An effusion of fluid into the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lungs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Nurses should know how to auscultate the patient's chest, comprehend whether crackles are related to sputum or pulmonary oedema, and report signs of possible aspiration including fever, poor swallowing, drooling of secretions or a failed blue-dye test (blue sputum). Neurogenic pulmonary oedema and enterovirus 71 encephalomyelitis. Clinical features and risk factors of pulmonary oedema after enterovirus-71-related hand, foot, and mouth disease. |
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