PE Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms of pulmonary embolism?
A
Dyspnoea, pleuritic pain, haemoptysis. 65%
Isolated dyspnoea 25%
Shock and hypotension 10%
2
Q
What are the signs of pulmonary embolism?
A
Tachypnoea, tachycardia, crepitations, pleural rub
3
Q
What would an ECG show in PE?
A
Not diagnostic. Sinus tachycardia, right heart strain, T wave inversion on anterior leads.
4
Q
What would a CXR show in PE?
A
Often normal. Could be a small pleural effusion, focal oligaemia.
5
Q
What would an ABG show in PE?
A
Hypoxia, low CO2, may be normal
6
Q
What is the main diagnostic test for PE?
A
CTPA
7
Q
What other further imaging could be done if a PE?
A
VQ scan, echo, leg ultrasound, D dimer, pulmonary angio
8
Q
How is PE managed?
A
LMWH then warfarin
