Sepsis syndrome and death after bronchoalveolar lavage.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Bronchoalveolar lavage is widely used in the management of patients with interstitial lung diseases and is considered a safe procedure. We describe a patient who died with a picture consistent with acute pulmonary edema and septic shock following bronchoalveolar lavage. This potential complication has not been previously reported.
Medical subject headings
- Pulmonary Edema
- Shock, Septic
- Therapeutic Irrigation