Acute pulmonary edema after hanging attempt.

Abstract

Hanging is commonly used to commit suicide, but in case the person is rescued before death happens, multiple complications may occur, such as negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE). We report the case of a 15 years old child who was admitted in our intensive care unit after attempting suicide by hanging. She was put on mechanical ventilation with a positive outcome and discharged seven days later. This case highlights a rare cause of NPPE which can evolve favorably if known and precariously treated.