Intensive Care Management of Prostodin-induced Acute Pulmonary Edema in a Parturient

Abstract

ABSTRACT Pulmonary edema in parturient can be because of various reasons. Parturients are at risk of pulmonary edema because of the physiological changes. Here, we report successful management of a case of pulmonary edema caused by prostodin (Carboprost) given within a maximal dose limit. Prostodin acts as a smooth muscle stimulant and is a recognized second-line agent for use in the management of postpartum uterine atony unresponsive to oxytocin/ergometrine. It may induce pulmonary edema but rare in limited doses. However, vigilant monitoring and timely intensive care management helped us successfully to manage the case. How to cite this article Chanu SM, Dey S, Panda S, Maurya I. Intensive Care Management of Prostodin-induced Acute Pulmonary Edema in a Parturient. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2015;7(3):218-219.