Pulmonary edema associated with ritodrine and dexamethasone treatment of threatened premature labor. A case report
Alper, M.; Cohen, W.R.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 28(5): 349-352
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758 PMID: 6152991 Document Number: 202041
Pulmonary edema occurred in association with the use of ritodrine and steroids to treat threatened premature labor. Twin gestation, intravenous ritodrine infusion longer than 24 hours and excessive fluid administration appear to be risk factors for the development of pulmonary edema. Careful case selection, scrupulous attention to the principles of fluid and electrolyte management and central venous pressure monitoring may help to diminish the incidence and severity of this complication of pregnancy.