What is Pathology - Pulmonary Embolism
Pathophysiology • The development of thrombus in the deep veins as a result of an inefficient cardiac pump; atrial fibrillation; the presence of more clotting factors; or inactivity of the musculoskeletal pump, which slows down blood flow returning to the heart. Air, fat, amniotic fluid, and bacteria can also be found in emphysema. The thrombus obstructs pulmonary circulation, impeding gas exchange. Evaluation and Diagnostic Results • Hemoptysis, syncope, hypotension, dyspnea, diaphoresis, fear, a sense of imminent disaster, chest pain, abnormal auscultatory findings. • ABG demonstrating reduced oxygenation, V/Q scan abnormality, peripheral Doppler studies for DVT, spiral CT scan of the lung to detect PE, D-dimer test, and pulmonary angiography. • CXR for obstruction. Complications include shock, right-sided CHF, and unexpected mortality. Medical Attention and Surgical Procedure • Hemodynamic support, regular lung auscultation, suctioning, and additional oxygen. • Thrombolytics, inotropics, diuretics, antiarrhythmics, and intravenous morphine. Identify and reduce PE risk factors. Embolectomy. • Warfarin use in the prevention of ventricular fibrillation. • Always check the customers' extremities who are confined to beds. To spot DVT formation, look for unilateral edoema in the limbs or legs. • Check vital signs for indications of shock; comfort the distressed client; be prepared to support ventilation and hemodynamic state.
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