Pulmonary Embolisms
Pulmonary embolism can turn critical fast. Learn to identify PE risk factors and warning signs, and prioritize the field management that prevents sudden decompensation in patients with suspected PE.
What You'll Learn
- Describe common risk factors and clinical features of pulmonary embolism relevant to prehospital care.
- Recognize assessment findings that should raise EMS suspicion for pulmonary embolism in the field.
- Identify EMS priorities for managing and transporting a patient with suspected pulmonary embolism.
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