Mnemonic for pulmonary edema
Causes of pulmonary edema = LOFFIN
L = Left heart failure (LHF)
O = Overload of fluid
F = Fulminating viral / bacterial pneumonia
F = Fat emboli
I = Inhalation of irritant gas as CI and dense smoke
N = Neurogenic (head injury, CVA)
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