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What is the difference between a DVT and VTE

a DVT is a stationary clot.

A VTE can be two things : a deep vein thrombus or a pulmonary emboli

What are prevention strategies for PE ?

Perform leg pumps while in bed

Ambulate

Drinking fluids

Stocking compresses

ROMs

Smoke cessation

What is ARDS? What is the sign/symptom

associated?

Acute respiratory syndrome symptoms

Hypoxemia

Dyspnea

Tachycardia

Causes of ARDS

, Trauma

pulmonary infection/aspiration

prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass

shock

fat emboli

sepsis

What is positive end expiratory pressure ( peep)

Positive pressure applied at the end of ventilation which opens up collapsed alveoli

decreasing V/Q mismatch

Helps prevent alveolar collapse

What intervention do you do for a pt with pulmonary emboli

Following the prescription

Provide oxygen by nasal cannula

What is a pulmonary embolism?

blood clot in the lungs



A collection of particulate matter that enters the

venous system and lodges in the pulmonary

vessels.

• Large emboli obstruct blood flow, resulting in

reduced gas exchange, reduced oxygenation,

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