KERLEY A LINE IN AN 18-YEAR-OLD FEMALE WITH ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE STAGE V
Abstract: The incidence of
chronic kidney disease (CKD) continues rising recently. Chronic kidney disease
is associated with many multiple complications. One of the complications
related to the emergency situation is acute pulmonary edema (APE). Acute
pulmonary edema is a condition where there is acute fluid accumulation in the
lungs. Acute pulmonary edema can cause respiratory distress and severe hypoxia.
Early recognition and initial treatment shall be considered to prevent further
morbidity and mortality. This will be presented a case of 18-year-old female
who came to the hospital with progressive dyspnea. After further diagnostic
procedures, diagnosis of APE and CKD are constructed. Initial treatment in the
emergency room did not give a good response. Then, the patient referred to the
higher level hospital to receive possible dialysis treatment.
Keywords: acute pulmonary
edema chronic kidney disease kerley line
Author: Agus Nur Salim Winarno
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg170263
