Performance Evaluation of Clinical Ultrasound in Management of Acute Pulmonary Edema in Elderly Patient

Performance Evaluation of Clinical Ultrasound in Management of Acute Pulmonary Edema in Elderly Patient Over 65 Years, Admitted to a Host of Vital Emergency Services

The main objective is to assess the validation of the diagnosis early acute pulmonary edema in elderly patients with acute respiratory distress, admitted in a host of vital emergency services by lung ultrasound associated with the measurement of the inferior vena cava.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient with compatible episode with acute edema (tachypnea with respiratory rate> 25/min and/or oxygen saturation on room air <90%, auscultation, dyspnea, sudden onset of symptoms)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Vital signs of distress requiring intubation tracheal immediately
• Myocardial infarction lower seat with extension to the right ventricle, in the acute phase