El Hussein MT, Habib J. CHEST: Mnemonic approach to manage pulmonary embolism.
Nurse Pract 2022;
47:22-30. [PMID:
35877144 DOI:
10.1097/01.npr.0000841924.43458.25]
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ABSTRACT
Acute pulmonary embolism is a challenging and potentially fatal disease that requires prompt assessment and precise management. Due to the lack of specific symptoms, NPs need to know how to identify a pulmonary embolism to manage it safely. This article discusses risk factors, initial approach, and diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism using pretest probability and risk stratification tools. A mnemonic is proposed to guide medical management.
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