title: An overview of pulmonary embolism.
abstract: 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.
authors: JennyARNP@yahoo.com
authors: Jennifer M
authors: JM
authors: Sims
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants