Pulmonary Embolus
A pulmonary embolus is pulmonary vasculature that occurs from a fibrin or blood clot. Most commonly emboli are detached thrombi from the deep veins of the legs. Predisposing factors include:...
Category: Critical Care and Emergency Nursing
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary edema is an abnormal accumulation of extravascular fluid as the lung parenchyma that interferes with adequate gas exchange. This is a life threatening situation that needs immediate treatment. The...
