Care of the Patient With an Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Authors:
- Nancy L. YorkNYNancy L. York
- Christy J. KaneCKChristy J. Kane
- Carol SmithCSCarol Smith
- Lori A. MintonLMLori A. Minton
- 1 January 2015
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing
- Vol. 34 (1) , 3-9
Abstract
There are evidence-based prevention strategies known to reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism formation. However, pulmonary emboli remain a leading cause of death in critically ill patients with a 3-month mortality of 10% to 15%. This article addresses patients' risk factors, pulmonary embolism prevention strategies, clinical manifestations, and treatment modalities the interdisciplinary team should understand.Keywords
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