This week Sam walks through Acute Pulmonary Oedema (APO) touching on various forms, and highlighting Cardiogenic APO as the condition that is most commonly witnessed by paramedics.

What is covered in this episode?

• Pathophysiology of Acute Pulmonary Oedema (APO)
• Cardiogenic APO
• Hydrostatic pressure
• Osmotic (Oncotic) pressure
• Repercussions and symptoms of APO

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Pocket-sized Asthma
Pocket-sized Emphysema
Pocket-sized Chronic Bronchitis


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