Acute Pulmonary Oedema

Acute Pulmonary Oedema

Acute Pulmonary Oedema is the result of an increased fluid build up in the alvioli space, which then increases the space in which 02 and CO2 diffusion must occur. Common causes of APO include increase infection, left sided cardiac failure (resulting in a backlog of fluid in the pulmonary artery), fluid overload, saltwater drownings, and ARDS (adult respiratory distress syndrom).