pe & ards

pulmonary embolism

refers to the obstruction of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches

deep vein thrombosis

refers to thrombus formation in the deep veins

calf, thigh, arm

dvt is usually seen in these body parts

fat, air, amniotic fluid, septic

4 types of emboli

fat emboli

cholesterol or fatty substances that may clog the arteries

air emboli

emboli that is caused by intravenous devices

amniotic fluid emboli

emboli that’s caused by amniotic fluid that has leaked into the arteries

septic emboli

emboli that is originated from a bacterial invasion of the thrombus

trauma, surgery, hypercoagulable states, prolonged immobility

4 most common cause of pulmonary embolism

orthopedic, major abdominal, pelvic, gynecological surgeries

4 types of surgery that could cause PE

dyspnea, chest pain, tachycardia, tachypnea

clinical manifestations of pulmonary embolism

sequential compression devices

plastic sleeves that can be inflated with air

cardiogenic shock and right ventricular failure

2 complications of pulmonary embolism

heparin and warfarin sodium

2 primary drugs for managing acute dvt and pe

heparin and warfarin sodium

2 anticoagulation therapies

urokinase, streptokinase, alteplase

used in treating PE particularly in pts who are severely compromised

urokinase, streptokinase, alteplase

3 thrombolytic therapies

surgical embolectomy

removal of the actual clot

transvenous catheter embolectomy

a technique in which a vacuum-cupped catheter is introduced transvenously into the affected pulmonary artery

interrupting the vena cava

this approach prevents dislodged thrombi from being swept into the lungs while allowing adequate blood flow

acute respiratory distress syndrome

life-threatening lung condition. form of breathing failure that can occur in very ill pts or severely injured people. stars with swelling of tissue in the lungs and build-up of fluid in tiny air sacs that transfer oxygen into the blood stream. this l/t low blood oxygen levels

shortness of breath, fast breathing, cyanosis, rapid pulse

symptoms of ards