Hemorrhage And PE Flashcards
1
Q
What is the treatment plan for post op hemorrhage
A
Blood products, IVF for fluid resuscitation (Goal map >65 and LA normal), avoid excess infusions
2
Q
What are three common veins that PEs stem from?
A
Iliac, Femoral, and Popliteal
3
Q
Who is at high risk for PE?
A
Major surgery, immobilization, trauma, co-morbidities
4
Q
Clinical manifestations of PE
A
Chest pain, SOB, tachycardia, DVT
Altered V/P ratio
Hemodynamic instability
5
Q
Diagnostics for PE
A
CT chest with contrast
If they can’t have contrast check VQ scan
Check ECHO for right heart strain
6
Q
Treatment plan for PE
A
Heparin
Love ox 1mg/kg BID
NOAC
Supplemental O2 vs intubation
Vasopressors
IVC filter
Thrombolysis therapy vs embolectomy
