Presentation
Inhaled sea-water and lost consciousness. Cough productive of pink frothy sputum.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Near drowning pulmonary edema
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Lower zone predominant opacity in both lungs compatible with pulmonary edema.
Case Discussion
The patient did not require intubation, and recovered fully following a short inpatient admission for supportive management.
Near-drowning is a cause of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
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