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Pulmonary Embolism (Assessment (Dyspnea, Tachypnea, Cough, Sudden chest…
Pulmonary Embolism
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Medical Management
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Monitor vital signs, ABGs, lung sounds
Prevention: Active leg exercises, ambulation, anti-embolism stocking
Medications
Anticoagulants
Warfarin, heparin, tPA
Pathophysiology
blood clot/thrombus (air, fat, amniotic fluid, septic)
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Definition
Occlusion of arteries by thrombus, fat, air embolus or tumor tissue
Etiology
Pregnancy, trauma, older than 50, heart failure, hypercoagulable state, immobility
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