Clinical Aspects of Pulmonary Emboli Flashcards
1
Q
Which DVTs are less likely to embolise?
A
distal (popliteal)
2
Q
What is the first line investigation for a DVT?
A
ultrasound doppler scan
3
Q
What is blood pressure like in a DVT?
A
low
4
Q
State the clinical signs of a PE.
A
Tachycardia,Tachypnoea,Cyanosis,Fever
Low BP,Crackles, Rub, Pleural effusion
5
Q
What type of respiratory failure does a PE cause?
A
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