Pulmonary Embolism Flashcards
1
Q
If a patient has PE, they most likely also have what?
A
DVT
2
Q
What is a pulmonary embolism?
A
Embolus becomes lodged within pulmonary circulation
3
Q
What lab should be ordered when considering a PE?
A
D-dimer
4
Q
Sx of PE?
A
- acute onset dyspnea
- chest pain
- tachypnea
- tachycardia
5
Q
What is the most common thrombi?
A
Emboli
6
Q
What is Virchow’s triad?
A
- Venous stasis
- Injury to vessel wall
- Hypercoagulability
7
Q
What diagnostic study is the standard for PE diagnosis?
A
Pulmonary Angiography
8
Q
What may show on an EKG but is not specific to PE’s?
A
ST and T wave abnormalities
9
Q
Treatment of PE
A
- O2
- Lovenox 1mg/kg SUBQ q12hrs
- “Clot Busters”
- Streptokinase, Urokinase
10
Q
What condition should you consider before giving O2?
A
Patients with COPD/Emphysema
