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* whts the 1st step when u suspecting PE
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  dg26 - 02/08/10 12:42
 
  wht is the initial step X-ray(to rule other conditions)
then V/q scan then spiral ct????
cn ny1 clear this for me plzz
 
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* Re:whts the 1st step when u suspecting PE
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  thrombolyser - 02/08/10 12:44
 
  to my knowledge.
do cxr--abnormal---CT scan
Do cxr--Normal---V/Q scan
 
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* Re:whts the 1st step when u suspecting PE
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  dg26 - 02/08/10 12:46
 
  ok thankx  
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* Re:whts the 1st step when u suspecting PE
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  straightshooter - 02/08/10 14:49
 
  first step if u suspect PE is to start heparin (provided no contraindications)

SS
 
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* Re:whts the 1st step when u suspecting PE
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  studyin4ck - 02/08/10 19:34
 
  yes start heparin

if patient unstable (hypotensive) start--thrombolytics

if that is contraindicated--embolectomy.

if not sure in case that patient has PE===do cxr, CT scan, most diagstic--v q scan

if patient says "ouch doc i have calf pain and now having resp distress"...start heparin then later on do a doppler venography

...s4ck
hope it helps....correct me if im wrong..
 
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