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DVT=deep vein thrombosis, most often occuring in the legs or pelvis. The affected part should be elevated to promote venous drainage, heat may be applied for comfort and to increase circulation, administration of anticoagulants and monitoring of the levels to ensure proper dosing, bedrest initially, avoid standing, sitting with legs down, crossing legs, do not massage legs which could cause clots to break off and travel to lungs (pulmonary emboli). Best interventions are those to prevent DVT- early ambulation after surgery, anti-thrombus devices, keep well hydrated, avoid prolonged standing, sitting and immobility in general.
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What is a saddle pulmonary embolism?
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What are some compilcations of pulmonary embolism?
The biggest risk of a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is that the person suffering may die. The biggest risk of a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is that the person suffering may die.
What are the treatments of a pulmonary embolism?
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Pulmonary Embolism
Is autopsy a sure diagnosis of pulmonary embolism?
no
Blockage of pulmonary blood flow by a clot or similar obstruction is?
pulmonary embolism
Is the blockage of a vessel by an embolus an embolism?
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Can you have a pulmonary embolism 24 hours ago and not get treatment?
I guess so it would depend on how severe the embolism was. There is a wikipedia article about pulmonary embolism it talks about untreated embolism so I would say it is possible. Click on the related link below to go to the wiki page.
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Pulmonary embolism.
How do you say pulmonary embolism in spanish?
Embolia pulmonar
How did Mario Lanza die?
He died of a pulmonary embolism :-)
