Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema associated with protamine administration during coronary artery bypass graft surgery

J Clin Anesth. 1999 Dec;11(8):675-81. doi: 10.1016/s0952-8180(99)00120-8.

Abstract

Protamine sulfate is the only agent approved to reverse heparin-induced anticoagulation. As with any other drug, protamine has the potential to cause adverse effects that range from mild hypotension to potentially fatal events, such as noncardiogenic pulmonary edema (NCPE) and catastrophic pulmonary vasoconstriction. We report a case of NCPE after the administration of protamine to a patient undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery and discuss the diagnosis and management of this severe adverse event.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anaphylaxis / chemically induced*
  • Coronary Artery Bypass*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Protamines / adverse effects*
  • Pulmonary Edema / chemically induced*
  • Pulmonary Edema / therapy

Substances

  • Protamines