Abstract
A case of maternal pulmonary edema is presented as a late complication after intravenous administration of ritodrine in combination with dexamethasone for the suppression of premature uterine contraction and for the stimulation of fetal lung maturity. Swan-Ganz catheterization showed normal pulmonary capillary wedge pressures. Two-dimensional echocardiography disclosed good ventricular performance. The patient recovered very soon in 2 days post termination of pregnancy. Relative fluid overload might probably be responsible for the development of pulmonary edema in this case.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 242-249 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Chang Gung Medical Journal |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |