Continuing Professional Development: Vital airway management skills when treating a pulmonary embolism

Ray Higginson, Andrew Parry, Paul Burrows

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Abstract

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is an occlusion of the pulmonary artery that occurs because of a thrombus originating from a deep vein thrombosis. In this CPD module, we will highlight key steps in performing respiratory assessment of a patient with PE.and outline paramedic treatment and management of this condition. A PE results in ventilation with a reduced perfusion. Early intervention to maintain the airway and facilitate oxygen delivery can reduce PE-associated mortality
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Paramedic Practice
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Jan 2018

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