Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema (mnemonic)

Changed by Jeremy Jones, 22 Sep 2014

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The causes of non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema can be recalled with the following mnemonic:

  • NOT CARDIAC

Mnemonic

NOT CARDIAC

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