Extravascular Lung Water

Synonyms

Extra Vascular Lung Water

Lung Water, Extra Vascular

Lung Water, Extravascular

Water, Extravascular Lung

Water content outside of the lung vasculature. About 80% of a normal lung is made up of water, including intracellular, interstitial, and blood water. Failure to maintain the normal homeostatic fluid exchange between the vascular space and the interstitium of the lungs can result in PULMONARY EDEMA and flooding of the alveolar space.