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[Pulmonary edema in hangings]

C Petitjean, J L Scheydeker, J L Suinat

    Annales De L'Anesthesiologie Francaise
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Two cases of severe pulmonary edema after attempted hanging highlight the need for prompt oxygen therapy. This condition, resistant to conventional treatments, requires specialized respiratory support for survival.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Pulmonology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Attempted hanging can result in severe medical emergencies.
    • Acute pulmonary edema is a critical complication observed in these cases.
    • Victims were young, with no prior cardiac conditions.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of unsuccessful hanging presented with severe neurological deficits.
    • Rapid onset of acute pulmonary edema, leading to alveolar flooding, was noted.
    • Pulmonary edema was resistant to standard treatments like bleeding, diuretics, and cardiotonic agents.

    Findings:

    • High negative alveolar pressures due to gasp-type ventilation with a closed glottis contribute to edema.
    • Sub-acute anoxic cerebral damage plays a role in the development of this condition.

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  • Oxygen therapy at 3 ATA with a baro-assisted respirator for one hour was effective.

    • Implications:

    • Early treatment of oxygen deficit in the brain and myocardium is crucial.
    • Specialized respiratory support is vital for managing this severe form of pulmonary edema.
    • Understanding the pathophysiology can guide therapeutic interventions in similar cases.