exam 1: pulmonary embolism,

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what is PE

Obstruction of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches by a thrombus that originates in the venous system or in the right side of the heart

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PE patho

Large emboli obstruct pulmonary blood flow, leading to reduced GAS EXCHANGE, reduced oxygenation, pulmonary tissue hypoxia, and potential death

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PE risk factors

Trauma

Surgery

Pregnancy

Heart failure

Hypercoagulability

Immobility, venous stasis

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PE s&sx

dyspnea

rapid heart rate

pleuritic chest pain on inspiration

distended neck veins

syncope

cyanosis

hypotension

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PE prevention

early ambulation

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anticoags

surgery

small doses of heparin after trauma or if bed restricted