Medical management of pulmonary emboli.
Pulmonary embolism is a potentially fatal condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. Intravenous heparin is the mainstay of therapy but thrombolytic agents hold promise for reducing long-term pulmonary problems. Medical-surgical nurses must be prepared to recognize the early symptoms of pulmonary embolism and intervene to prevent untoward outcomes.
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D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology
D000925:Anticoagulants; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents