Recurrent shock and pulmonary edema due to acetazolamide medication after cataract surgery

Zimmermann S, Achenbach S, Wolf M, Janka RM, Marwan M, Mahler V (2014)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2014

Journal

Heart & Lung Elsevier

Publisher: Elsevier

Book Volume: 43

Pages Range: 124-6

Journal Issue: 2

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2013.11.008

Abstract

We report a patient with recurrent shock and transient non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema within a period of two months - every time occurring after cataract surgery and a single oral dose of standard post-operative medication with acetazolamide.Records of the intensive care unit, review of the literature.This case demonstrates a rare but severe side effect of acetazolamide. We also present a review of the literature to raise the awareness of health care providers for this special form of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema.

Authors with CRIS profile

Susanne Achenbach Department of Transfusion Medicine and Haemostaseology Rolf Matthias Janka Institute of Radiology

How to cite

APA:

Zimmermann, S., Achenbach, S., Wolf, M., Janka, R.M., Marwan, M., & Mahler, V. (2014). Recurrent shock and pulmonary edema due to acetazolamide medication after cataract surgery. Heart & Lung, 43(2), 124-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2013.11.008

MLA:

Zimmermann, S., et al. "Recurrent shock and pulmonary edema due to acetazolamide medication after cataract surgery." Heart & Lung 43.2 (2014): 124-6.

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