The patient with noncardiogenic pulmonary edema.

Based on the content of this article, the reader should be able to (1) identify the differences between cardiogenic and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema (NCPE); (2) identify the most common causes of airway obstruction leading to pulmonary edema; (3) state the mechanism of action for the development of NCPE following laryngospasm; (4) state the signs and symptoms of NCPE; (5) identify the treatment for NCPE; and (6) state three nursing actions that are indicated in the care of the patient with NCPE.