Neurogenic pulmonary edema as a complication of epidural hemorrhage: A case report and review of the literature

Pulmonary edema is accumulation of fluid in the lung interstitium and alveoli. Neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE), a complication noted in some cases of head trauma such as subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAID and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), is a life-threatening condition that requires urgent management in a timely fashion. Unfortunately, clear management protocols are currently unavailable. We present a case of a healthy young individual who presented with epidural hematoma after he had sustained a head injury. The patient then developed NPE which led to prolonged intubation and post-operative intensive care unit stay.