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Adult respiratory distress syndrome after Placidyl abuse
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Acute Lung InjuryPulmonary CareRespiratory Distress Syndrome (Pulmonary Critical Care)Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeRespiratory ToxicologySepsisHeroin-induced ArdsPublic HealthAcute MedicinePulmonary PathophysiologyPlacidyl AbuseRespiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal Medicine)Pulmonary MedicinePeep TherapyPulmonary DiseasePulmonary Vascular DiseasePulmonary PhysiologyLung MechanicsMedicineEmergency Medicine
A case of intravenous Placidyl injection is described which resulted in pulmonary pathophysiology consistent with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Concise documentation of pulmonary and hemodynamic function demonstrated the dramatic response to PEEP therapy. Previously reported cases, mechanisms, and similarity to heroin-induced ARDS are discussed.