Overview of Pulmonary Embolism An embolism is a foreign mass that travels through the intravascular space carried by the systemic circulation. The mass may be solid‚ liquid or gaseous. The circulation carries the embolus through vessels to parts of the body where it can cause obstruction or occlusion. The Pulmonary Embolism (PE) occurs when the embolism causes an obstruction or occlusion of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches‚ which in turn reverts pressure on the right ventricle. A solid
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INTRODUCTION : I hereby present to you a case study on pulmonary embolism( PE)‚ in which includes details of the patient ‚ current problems and management taken place while caring for the patient . Present compalints: A 65 year old female with chest pain‚ acute shortness of breath‚ cough and swelling on the surgical limb. Detail history of presenting complaints: Mrs Blue‚ a 65 year old female who presents with chest pain and shortness of breath‚ underwent bilateral total knee replacement
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Name of Pathology: Pulmonary Embolism Definition/Description/Characteristics: Before I get started explaining what a pulmonary embolism is‚ I am going to say that a pulmonary embolism is a part of group of problems all known as venous thromboembolism (VTE). Venous refers to veins‚ while thrombus is the blockage of blood vessel and when the blockage breaks off and travels‚ is called an embolism. A pulmonary embolism is usually a clot that was originally from a deep vein thrombosis in the legs or
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On The Alert for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension On The Alert for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Summarized by: Joanne Marie Tarrobal-Baynosa Arellano University - INP Summarized by: Joanne Marie Tarrobal-Baynosa Arellano University - INP By Vincent M. Vacca‚ Jr.‚ RN‚ CCRN‚ MSN Nursing Journal‚ December 2009 Issue By Vincent M. Vacca‚ Jr.‚ RN‚ CCRN‚ MSN Nursing Journal‚ December 2009 Issue Nurse Vincent M. Vacca‚ Jr. aptly described in this issue of the Nursing Journal the significance
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Taylor Research Paper 2 May 2013 Pulmonary Embolism Can you imagine hearing you have a blood clot and in a spilt second experiencing a pulmonary embolism and dying almost instantly? A blood clot and a Pulmonary Embolism are two different concepts but walk hand in hand together. One can not happen without the other. The difference in the two is one can save your life while one can end it. Due to the silent symptoms and the unexpected onset of a Pulmonary Embolism‚ the chances of surviving or a full
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embolization to the pulmonary circulation. Patient T.V. has recently had abdominal surgery and is now in the hospital to treat DVT in her left leg. After the third day she begins having shortness of breath and supplemental oxygen is needed. Considering T.V.’s history and her recent abdominal surgery‚ she is most likely experiencing respiratory distress due to pulmonary emboli. DVT is the most frequent source of pulmonary emboli‚ which is a blockage in the main artery of the lung. Pulmonary embolism is usually
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are likely? To add to your thoughts‚ the blood flow is likely to carry the embolus to the patient’s lungs. This is called a pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolisms usually originate in the legs‚ like in this case. They are caused by a blood clot that has traveled to your lungs. There are a lot of factors that can determine what kind of symptoms you have with pulmonary embolisms. For example‚ how much of the patient’s lung is involved in the clot‚ the size of the clot‚ and the patient’s overall health
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vein thrombosis in hospitalized patients: a review of evidence-based guidelines for prevention. Dimens Crit Care. 2007; 25(2):53–59 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/705799_9 Yang JC. Prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in critically ill patients. Crit Care Nurs Q. 2005;28(1):72–79
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called (DVT or blood clots) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. Thus‚ that’s where it gets its name from. Part of a clot may break off and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs causing a pulmonary embolism (PE) and possibly‚ death. Both Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism are a major public health problem in the United States. Estimates show that thousands of Americans have a DVT or PE each year and that at least 100‚000 people die as a result. (cdc.gov) Lots of people who
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(DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It is a common‚ lethal disorder that affects both hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients‚ if overlooked‚ can lead to long-term complications. VTE results from a combination of hereditary and acquired risk factors. Vessel wall damage‚ venous stasis‚ and increased activation of clotting factors also known as the Virchow triad is the most common cause of VTE mainly DVT. According to the National Institute of Health on the consensus of prevention of pulmonary embolism
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