[EDS and diagnosis of cardiogenic pulmonary oedema]

Abstract

Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema in the elderly does not differ fundamentally from that seen in the young patient. Appropriate pathways must be established, with regular nursing follow-up, to enable rapid detection and treatment of episodes of acute heart failure. The paramedical team plays an essential role in liaising with families, providing nursing care and listening to the patient at the bedside.

Keywords: acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema; elderly; emergency department; infirmière; management; nursing; personne âgée; prise en charge; service d’accueil des urgences; œdème aigu pulmonaire cardiogénique.