Joan Smith
1.
Final diagnosis
a.
Pulmonary arterial embolism
2. Treatment
a.
The treatment is to focus on preventing future pulmonary em-
bolisms by taking an anticoagulant.
3. Prognosis
a.
77% to 94% survival rate
4. Prevention
a.
Taking blood thinners- medication given to people at risk for clots
before and after surgery
b.
Compression stocking- they steadily squeeze your legs helping
your veins and leg muscles move blood more efficiently.
c.
Leg elevation- elevating your legs when possible and during the
night, above your heart can help with blood flow.
d.
Physical activity- Moving as soon as possible after surgery can
help prevent pulmonary embolism and hasten recovery overall.
This is the main reason nurses push you to get up so quickly af-
ter surgery.
Margaret Wright:
1.
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