Intensive care management of prostodin-induced acute pulmonary edema in a parturient

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.