pulmonary embolism

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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pulmonary embolism

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pulmonary embolism

Updated

2019-05-13T18:03:06Z

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