An overview of pulmonary embolism.
Unfortunately, acute pulmonary embolism is still a far too common occurrence. Fortunately, with prompt recognition, diagnosis, and treatment, mortality can be reduced. This article provides an overview of risk factors, diagnostic studies, and treatment of patients with acute pulmonary embolism in the critical care setting.
Sims
Jennifer M
JM
JennyARNP@yahoo.com
D000208:Acute Disease; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
D000925:Anticoagulants