Case Report on Management and Outcomes of Bilateral Plural Effusion with Pulmonary Edema

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Ms. Aparna Wagade, Ms. Seema M. Kolhe, Roshan Umate, Amol Gaikwad

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Pulmonary edema is a rare but fatal clinical condition that occurs during the treatment of pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and collapsed lung following atelectasis. We describe this case to raise awareness of this uncommon complication and demonstrate ways to reduce the risk of it occurring. Present complaints and investigation: The male patient 64 year old who was apparently admitted in AVBRH on date 9/07/2021 with a chief complaint of breathing difficulty, shortness of breath, chest pain, dry cough, fever, difficulty with physical activity. She developed shortness of breath shortly after surgery and was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary edoema and pleural effusion, as well as metabolic acidosis. Lying on the right shoulder, reaching, and lifting with the right arm worsened the pain. There being no history of trauma, fever, or numerous joint pain, it's worth emphasizing. Main symptoms and important clinical findings :- A 35 year old female admitted in Acharya Vinoba Bhave hospital on dated 9/07/2021 with a chief complaint of breathing difficulty, shortness of breath, chest pain, dry cough, fever, difficulty with physical activity. The main diagnosis therapeutic intervention and outcomes :- After physical examination and investigations ABG analysis and a chest radiograph are both performed. this case diagnosed as bilateral plural effusion pulmonary edema. Nursing perspective :-Fluid replacement that is DNS and RL monitoring the vital signs per hourly. Provide the Whole nursing care to the patient. Conclusions: This unusual complication was self-limiting, and the patient recovered normally. A high level of clinical suspicion is required to address this event so that proper rapid management can be implemented.

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