Maternal pulmonary edema during premature labor inhibition

Obstet Gynecol. 1982 Jun;59(6 Suppl):33S-7S.

Abstract

Three cases of pulmonary edema after treatment with terbutaline are reported. In 1 patient invasive hemodynamic monitoring shortly after the onset of pulmonary edema showed normal pressures and pulmonary vascular resistance with augmented systemic blood flow. These findings suggest that this syndrome might arise on a noncardiogenic basis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature / prevention & control*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pulmonary Edema / chemically induced*
  • Terbutaline / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Terbutaline