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Summary
Heroin-induced pulmonary edema in young men required positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) for adequate oxygen levels. Recovery was slow, with gastric acid aspiration suspected as a cause for severity.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Toxicology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Heroin abuse can lead to severe respiratory complications.
- Pulmonary edema is a known, but often less severe, complication of opioid use.