Pulmonary edema and respiratory failure associated with clenbuterol exposure
Schechter E, Hoffman R, Stajic M, McGee M, Cuevas S, Tarabar A. Pulmonary edema and respiratory failure associated with clenbuterol exposure. The American Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2007, 25: 735.e1-735.e3. PMID: 17606110, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2006.12.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic beta-AgonistsAdultClenbuterolElectrocardiographyHumansMalePleural EffusionPulmonary EdemaRadiographyRespiratory InsufficiencyConceptsPulmonary edemaRespiratory failureClenbuterol exposureChest painCatecholamine-induced myocardial necrosisRoom air oxygen saturationVital signsCreatinine kinase-myocardial bandInitial vital signsWide pulse pressureBilateral pulmonary edemaHospital day 4Intensive care unitConsequent respiratory failureΒ2-adrenergic agonistIntravenous lorazepamReactive pupilsFine tremorFluid overloadPersistent tachycardiaST depressionCare unitInitial presentationPleural effusionSinus tachycardia