PE/DVT (25%) Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of PE
A
Obstruction of the pulmonary artery by thrombus originated somewhere in the venous system or in the RIGhT side of the heart.
2
Q
Risks for DVT/PE?
A
Post op Pregnant Hypercoaguable Prolonged immobility Smoking Diabetes Estrogen therapy Any cardiovascular disease
3
Q
S/S of PE
11
A
Hypoxia/ dyspnea Chest pain Tachycardia Cough Tachypnea Neck vein distended Sweating Hypotension
Anxiety
Fear
Impending doom feeling
4
Q
Embolism can consist of?
4
A
Fat/plaque
Air
Debris blood product
Amniotic fluid
5
Q
Diagnostics
A
V/Q scan DDimer Pulmonary angiography Chest X-ray ABGs ECG Spiral CT scan
6
Q
How long to take warfarin after emboli event ?
A
3-6 months
7
Q
Medication PE/DVT
A
Anticoagulant
Antiplatelet
Thrombolytic
8
Q
DVT diagnosis
A
Venigram
MRI
DDimer
9
Q
S/S DVT
(4)
Interventions
(3)
A
Edema/ Swelling
Warm to touch
Tenderness
Calf-foot. Pelvis-thigh
Analgesic
elevate extremities
warm moist pack
