Abstract

This is case of a non-invasive ventilation treatment of severe asthma with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema, who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate under subarachnoid anesthesia. There is no sufficient data in literature about the occurence of non-invasive ventilation after severe asthma. We believed it is important to call attention to this unusual treatment.

Key Words: Asthma; Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema; Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation.