title: Medical management of pulmonary emboli.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Andrews
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents