Pulmonary Embolism (Deep Dive MW R16)
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Diagnosing PE: Step 1: Consciously consider the diagnosis Step 2: Risk Stratify into low, intermediate, and high risk Step 3: Choose appropriate testing based on pre-test probability Classification of PE * High Risk/Massive PE: Hemodynamic Instability * Intermediate Risk/Submassive PE: Right Heart Strain without instability ; or PESI Class 3+ * Low Risk/Non-Massive PE: Everything else (no instability, no heart strain, PESI Class 1-2) Treatment of PE * High Risk/Massive PE: Thrombolytics and often thrombectomy * Intermediate Risk/Submassive PE: Heparin and sometimes intervention * Low Risk/Non-Massive PE: Either discharge with DOAC or admit with heparin
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You are working at Clerkship General when one of the nurses comes and grabs you. “Hey doc, we need you in bed 10. I think this patient is having a stroke.” Initial Vitals: HR: 51 BP: 201/98 Temp: 98.0F RR: 18 O2: 99% (Room Air) Critical...
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