Managing Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema

This chapter explores Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema (SCEP) through a patient case study highlighting the condition's symptoms and presentation. It emphasizes the importance of correct diagnosis, differentiation from similar conditions, and outlines effective management strategies including the use of high-dose nitroglycerin and non-invasive ventilation. The discussion also reviews recent studies supporting treatment protocols and highlights safe administration techniques for nitroglycerin in emergency scenarios.