Friday, December 23, 2011

Pulmonary Embolism

Diagnosis:

Sudden chest compression and dyspnea - cyanosis - may be shock - weak pulse.

Signs of pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular failure.

Treatment:

1- Insert an IV cannula.

2- Give:

R/ Heparin ampoule IV.

R/ Morphine or pethidine ampoule IV.

R/ Solu cortef ampoule IV.

R/ Avil ampoule IV.

R/ Atropine ampoule IV or IM.

3- Refer the patient to a cardiologist or a hospital with a cardiology department.

 ICCU = Intensive Cardiac Care Unit is needed.

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