PE Flashcards
1
Q
What is a PE?
A
When a thrombus (or part of) breaks of from the deep veins and lodges in the pulmonary arteries
2
Q
Symptoms of small PE?
A
- Pleuritic chest pain
- Dyspnoea
- Haemoptysis
- Tachycardia
3
Q
Signs of small PE?
A
- Pleural rub on auscultation
- Accessory breathing
- Pursed lip breathing
- Cyanosis
4
Q
Symptoms of large PE?
A
- Severe sudden onset dyspnoea
- Collapse
- Tachycardia
- Low BP
5
Q
Signs of large PE?
A
- Cyanosis
- Raised JP
- Altered heart sounds
- Sudden death
6
Q
Tests on clinical assessment?
A
- D dimer blood test
- Isotope ventilation
- V/Q scan
- CT pulmonary angiogram
7
Q
What technique can be used to reduce risk of DVT and therefore PE in venous stasis patients?
A
- Anti embolism stockings
8
Q
What should be done for large PE’s?
A
- Thrombolysis
- Vena cava filter
9
Q
Drugs that can be used to prevent PE?
A
- LMW heparin
- Fondaparinux
- Warfarin
