Perioperative pulmonary embolism
All perioperative patients are at increased risk of pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). The most common findings of PTE in patients undergoing general anesthesia are hypotension, tachycardia, hypoxemia, and decreased end-tidal CO2 air. Computed tomographic scanning is the preferred definitive diagnosti...
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doaj-cdd2ea3c28b840348501cfbbeb4c266d2020-11-24T22:23:19ZengSerbian Society of Anesthesiologists and IntensivistsSerbian Journal of Anesthesia and Intensive Therapy2466-488X2016-01-01381-2333810.5937/sjait1602033U2217-77441602033UPerioperative pulmonary embolismUnić-Stojanović Dragana0Klinika za anesteziju i intenzivno lečenje, Institut za kardiovaskularne bolesti 'Dedinje', Beograd + Medicinski fakultet, BeogradAll perioperative patients are at increased risk of pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). The most common findings of PTE in patients undergoing general anesthesia are hypotension, tachycardia, hypoxemia, and decreased end-tidal CO2 air. Computed tomographic scanning is the preferred definitive diagnostic study, but transesophageal echocardiography may be valuable in making a presumptive diagnosis in the operating room. Early diagnosis allows supportive therapy and anticoagulation.http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/2217-7744/2016/2217-77441602033U.pdfanesthesiacomplicationspulmonary thromboembolism |
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Perioperative pulmonary embolism |
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Perioperative pulmonary embolism |
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Perioperative pulmonary embolism |
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Perioperative pulmonary embolism |
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Perioperative pulmonary embolism |
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Serbian Society of Anesthesiologists and Intensivists |
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Serbian Journal of Anesthesia and Intensive Therapy |
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2466-488X |
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2016-01-01 |
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All perioperative patients are at increased risk of pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). The most common findings of PTE in patients undergoing general anesthesia are hypotension, tachycardia, hypoxemia, and decreased end-tidal CO2 air. Computed tomographic scanning is the preferred definitive diagnostic study, but transesophageal echocardiography may be valuable in making a presumptive diagnosis in the operating room. Early diagnosis allows supportive therapy and anticoagulation. |
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anesthesia complications pulmonary thromboembolism |
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