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what is a pe?
obstruction of the pulmonary vessels reducing perfusion
how common is a pe in pregnant people?
10x more common in preg women compared to non preg
when is the highest risk of a pe?
postnatal period
what are the risk factors of a pe?
age (>35)
obesity
previous history of pe
gross varicose veins
major concurrent illness e.g. cancer
prolonged immobility
long haul travel
lower segment C section
prolonged labour (>12hr)
surgical procedures during pregnancy
what are the signs and symptoms of a pe?
dyspnoea
tachycardia
pleuritic/ substernal chest pain
apprehension
cough
haemoptysis
syncope/ sudden collapse
signs of DVT- check legs
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davidgoddard93
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pulmonary embolism
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pulmonary embolism
Updated
2019-05-13T18:03:06Z
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