pulmonary embolism
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PULMONARY EMBOLISM
Presented by:Lizawati binti Abu BakarADNS Emergency Nursing
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Content
Important Terms What is Pulmonary Embolism Pathophysiology Risk Factors Clinical Manifestation Complication Laboratory Investigation Medication and Treatment Emergency Treatment Personal Data Past Medical Problem Medical History Nursing Diagnosis and Intervention Conclusion References
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Introduction
In United State, Pulmonary Embolism occurs in more than
600,000 patients annually. Often pulmonary embolism is
not accurately diagnosed and is found only on autopsy after
unexpected death. It is contributes to 50,000 to 200,000
deaths per year and 2/3 of patients with fatal cases will die
within one hour of presentation, thus it is a medical
emergency.(Woods et al, 2005).
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In Malaysia, 252 death at 1991 due to Pulmonary Embolism 37 death attributed to obstetrical pulmonary embolism and 15 death due to amniotic fluid embolism (J.Ravindran 1991,Sudden Maternal Death due to Obstetrical Pulmonary Embolism in Malaysia.
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Important Terms
Emboli
Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis
Pulmonary embolism
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EMBOLI
Clots or other substances that travel through the blood stream and get stuck in a blood vessel, blocking circulation.
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Thrombosis
The development of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
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Deep vein thrombosis
The development of a blood clot in the calf's deep vein. This frequently leads to pulmonary embolism if untreated.
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Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is caused by emboli that travel through the blood stream to the lungs and block a pulmonary artery. When this occurs, circulation and oxygenation of blood is compromised. The emboli are usually formed from blood clots but are occasionally comprised of air, fat, amniotic fluid, tumor tissue, or particulate matter from intravenous injection, etc.
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How Does Pulmonary Embolism Occur
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Summary of Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Embolism
Lung tissue is ventilated but not perfused because of block by emboli
Producing an intra pulmonary dead space and resulting in impaired gas exchange
The alveolar collapse and worsen hypoxemia
Lead to reduction in the cross sectional area of the pulmonary arterial bed
Result in an elevation pulmonary arterial pressure and reduction in cardiac output
The area of lung that is no longer perfused by the pulmonary artery may infarct
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Picture of effect of the emboli in the pulmonary
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Risk Factors
Prolonged immobility or bed rest
Trauma including hip and femur fractures
Surgery (orthopedic, pelvic and gynaecology surgery Myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure, Obesity and advanced age
Women who use oral contraceptive or estrogen therapy
Women during pregnancy and childbirth
Family history
Previous blood clots (Rudolf Virchow Triad,1858)
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Summary of Risk Factor
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Clinical Manifestation for Pulmonary Embolism
Shortness of breath
Chest pain. Feel like having a heart attack.
Cough. The cough may produce bloody or blood-streaked sputum.
Wheezing
Leg swelling, usually in only one leg
Clammy or bluish-colored skin
Excessive sweating
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Weak pulse
Lightheadedness or fainting
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Complication of Pulmonary Embolism
sudden death.
pulmonary infarction with necrosis.
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Laboratory Investigation
Chest X-ray: A Hampton hump in a person with a right lower lobe pulmonary embolism
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ECG: The classic signs are a large S wave in lead I, a large Q wave in lead III and an inverted T wave in lead III (S1Q3T3).
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Spiral (helical) computerized tomography (CT) scan
Chest spiral CT scan with radiocontrast agent showing multiple filling defects both at the bifurcation and in the pulmonary arteries
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Ventilation and Perfusion Lung scan: Test is used to identify areas of the lung not receiving air flow or blood flow. Ventilation without perfusion suggests the probability of a pulmonary embolus .Two parts to the test:
1)Perfusion scan: Radioisotope IV injection. Scans to detect anything in the pulmonary circulation.
2)Ventilation scan: Inhale radioactive gas (xenon). This displays how the gas within the lungs distributes.
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Normal lung ventilation and poor lung perfusion21
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Pulmonary Angiography: Radio contrast is injected into the pulmonary artery or it’s branches to detect any vessels fill unsymmetrical and have defect or obstruction.
Picture shows large, acute embolus in the right lower lobar pulmonary artery (arrowhead).
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Venous Ultrasound or ultrasound Doppler: uses high- frequency sound waves to check for blood clots in the thigh veins and a transducer is used to transmit any sound waves found and provides an image on a computer screen. The test is fast and pain-free.
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SCORE POINTS
DVT symptoms or signs 3
An alternative diagnosis is less likely
than PE
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Heart rate >100/min 1.5
Immobilization or surgery within 4
weeks
1.5
Prior DVT or PE 1.5
Hemoptysis 1
Cancer treated within 6 months or
metastatic
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Classic Wells Criteria to Assess Clinical Likelihood of Pulmonary Embolism:
Interpretation:4 score points = high probability
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Medication and Treatment:
Anti platelet: to prevent platelet aggregationOral Plavix and oral Aspirin
Anticoagulant drugs to prevent existing blood clots from enlarging and additional clots from forming
i) Parental: Heparin(targeted to an INR of 2.0 to 2.5 times normal)within 1st 24hrs of treatment.
ii)Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH):S/C Arixtra 7.5mg/ml.It does not require the blood test monitoring that is commonly recommended for conventional heparin.
iii)Oral: Warfarin (inhibits clotting but takes longer to start working. Used for long term).
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Heparin and warfarin are given together for 5 to 7 days, until blood tests show that the warfarin is effectively preventing clotting. Then, the heparin is discontinued
2. Thrombolytic drugs break up and dissolve blood clots. I) Streptokinase, ii) Alteplase (tPA)
Indication: used for people who appear to be in danger of dying of pulmonary embolism.
Contraindication:cannot be given to people who have had surgery in the preceding 2 weeks ,pregnant, have had a recent stroke, or tend to bleed excessively.
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Surgical Therapy
Inferior vena cava filters – placed into the inferior vena cava typically beneath the renal vein under fluoroscopic guidance.
prevent large clots from travelling to the lungs by mechanically blocking their migration.
Indications for patient that has a contraindication to anticoagulants, complications of anticoagulation therapy, or failure to anticoagulant therapy.
Vena Cava Filter:
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Picture A showing a postoperative picture of the IVC filter encased in blood clot.
Picture B showing an intraoperative picture of the IVC filter in the right pulmonary artery.
Pulmonary embolectomy is a surgery is performed to remove clot. An emergency embolectomy may be indicated for a patient with a severe obstruction who did not respond to the usual therapy.
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Emergency Management:
1.Variable oxygen administration from low flow oxygen by nasal cannula to intubation, depending on patient needs to maintain oxygenation in brain and vital organ.
2.Analgesics may be administer intravenously (IV) if the patient uncomfortable. 3.Iv fluids and vasopressors should be used to maintain pressure
4.Iv anticoagulant are initiated to prevent further clot formation
5.Fibrinolytic therapy should be started immediately in the unstable patient in Emergency Department which diagnosed Pulmonary embolism.
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Summary of Pulmonary Embolism treatment
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Patient’s Personal Data
Name: Mr.S
Aged: 73 years old House:Shah Alam Selangor
D.O.B : 22/03/1939
Gender: Male
Race: Malay
Religion:Islam
Occupation: Retired police in Singapore
Diagnosis: Massive Pulmonary Embolism
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with family
Allergies:seafood.
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Patient’s Medical Problem
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K/C of Pulmonary Embolism in 2009 Treatment in KPJ Selangor: started with s/c Heparin and discharge with tablet Warfarin.
Defaulted treatment since 2009
D/M Type 2,HPT,Hypercholestrolemia,IHD, also defaulted treatment
Echocardiogram in KPJ: Old MI,RT ventricle dilatation, but no angiogram done there.
Taking chinese medicine on and off.
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Patient’s Medical history:
Day 1 in KPJ Selangor @ 22nd October 2012
C/O: Sob, fever and cough 3/7.Bp: 117/78, pulse 120/minute, oxygen saturation 88% on air.
IX Result
WBC ↑19.6mmol/L
Lymphocyte ↓18.1mmol/L
Glucose ↑18.2mmol/l,
Total cholesterol ↑6.8mmol,
Triglycerides ↑2.20mmol/L
LDL cholesterol ↑4.9mmol/L
CKMB ↑47 u/L .
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Chest x-ray: cardiomegaly
ECG rhythm: Atrial Flutter ∆ Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism. TX: High flow mask Oxygen 10 liter Antiplatelet Tablet Plavix 300mg and Tablet Aspirin 300mg Plan: To admit, patient refuse and wanted to go to UMMC.
In UMMC:
BP 104/84mmhg, Temperature 36.0 C, Oxygen Saturation 99% on high flow mask 10 liter and respiration rate 30/minute. Well’s criteria >4
ECG rhythm was shown Atrial Flutter with pulse rate 142/min
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ECG rhythm was shown Atrial Flutter with pulse rate 142/min
Indicate PE
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IX Result
Glucose ↑18.1mmol/L,
WBC ↑17mmol/L
Platelet ↓141mmol/L
Creatinin ↑169umol/L indicate PE
Trop I ↑0.48 ng/ml
D-dimer positive (800-1600ng/ml). indicate PE
Investigation done in Trauma and Emergency UMMC
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ABG result : pH 7.408 PCo2: 28.5 Indicate PE
PO2: 70.4 HCo3: 20 Impression : Respiratory Alkalosis with Fully Compensated with Moderate Hypoxia.
TX:IVI Amiodarone 150mg in 100cc normal saline over 1 hourIVI Rocephine 2gm stat IV Actrapid 8 unit stat IV drip normal saline 2 pint in 24hours. monitor urine output and blood glucose QID
Plan:CT pulmonary angiogram(CTPA) IV N-Acetylcysteine(NAC) as pre contrast, Creatinin result was high.The NAC used for patient to prevent kidney damage that can be cause by Iodine containing dyes that used to enhances the quality of CTPA.37
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The CTPA result was shown Extensive Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism
Plan: IVI Thrombolytic with Streptokinase. IVI Streptokinase 200,000 unit stat and then 50,000 unit over 24 hours IVI Amiodarone for maintenance 600mg over 12 hours as ECG still showing Atrial Flutter with pulse rate132/min. Admit in Coronory Care Unit (CCU).
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ECG still show Atrial Flutter with HR 132/min
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On arrival to CCU: ECG rhythm reverted to sinus rhythm
Verbally order to stop ivi Amiodarone by Dr Wahab, Cardiologist after inform by staff nurse.
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Day 2 in CCU 23rd October 2012
IVI Streptokinase completed.
Plan: for warfarinazation, Inferior Vena Cava Filter Ultrasound Doppler lower limb to rule out Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Day 3 in CCU 24th October 2012
Started Low Molecular Weight Heparin therapy S/C Arixtra 7.5mg on dailyTablet Warfarin at dosage 10/5/5 mgUltrasound Doppler result finding was Bilateral Lower Limb DVT.
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Day 4 @ 25 October 2012
Patient was seen by Prof Wan Azman. IVC filter was inserted. The IVC filter was approach at Right Femoral Vein. Patient was stable no other complication during the procedure. Planned to monitor INR daily.
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DateThrombosisINR Anticoagulant Dosage(mg)
Clinical progressAnd comment
24/10/12 1.3 warfarin 10 Given@1800hrs order by Dr Athar
25/10/12 2.3 warfarin 5 Given @1900hrs order by Dr
Athar
26/10/12 7.5 warfarin With hold Inform Dr Diana Ng@ 2000hrs.To
repeat INR cm and watch for bleeding
tendencies.
27/10/12 7.4 warfarin With hold Inform Dr Diana Ng@0800hrs
28/10/12 6.6 warfarin With hold Inform Dr Vijayan
29/10/12 3.0 warfarin 2 Given@1000hrs order by Dr
Diana Ng
INR Monitoring Chart from 24/10/ 12 to 29/10/12
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Patient was discharge at Day 8 in 4u, upon discharge patient was stable, patient was given follow up at Cardio Clinic at 5/11/12. INR on arrival on follow up day .Discharge with medication Simvastatin 20mg on night, Metformin 250mg daily, Warfarin 1mg on daily.
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Nursing Diagnosis 1:High risk of cardiac arrest.Objective: Sign and symptom of cardiac arrest detected early.
Nursing Intervention 1:
1.Assess and record vital sign closely every 15 to 30 minutes.
2. Assess skin color and temperature.
3. Place patient in cardiac monitor.
4.Administer antiarhythmias drugs as ordered.
5.Prepare resus trolley at patient bay site and make sure all the intubation equipment well function.
6.Reduce environmental stimuli and use a calm reassuring manner.
7.Inform early to the doctor if any abnormal sign.
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Nursing Diagnosis 2:Impaired gas exchange.Objective: Patient maintain optimal gas exchange Nursing Intervention 2:
1.Frequently asess respiratory status.
2.Asses mental status patient.
3.Monitor ABG and note the changes.
4.Position patient in high fowlers. 5.Administer oxygen via high flow mask 10-15 liter.
6.Maintain bed rest.
7.Administer medications anticoagulant .
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Nursing Diagnosis 3:Risk of bleeding.Objective: Sign and symptoms bleeding detected early.
Nursing Intervention 31.Assess frequently sign of bleeding.
2.Assess Platelet count and Coagulation test.
3.Try to avoid invasive procedures.
4.Apply direct pressure to injection and venous puncture site.
5.Maintain fluid intake at least 3 liter/day unless contraindicated. 6.Administer stool softer as ordered.
7.Keep Vitamin K available for Warfarin therapy.
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Nursing Diagnosis 4:Deficient knowledge.Objective : Patient and family verbalizes knowledge.
Nursing Interventions 41.Assess patient’s health care literacy.
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2.Discuss process of venous thromboembolism and
ways to prevent thrombosis and discomfort.
3. Avoiding restrictive clothing and prolonged periods of standing and elevating legs above heart level.
4.Teach signs of venous stasis ulcers and advise patient to seek for treatment
5.Stress importance of avoiding trauma to extremities and keeping skin clean and dry.
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6. Discuss prescribed exercise program.
7 .Teach patient how to apply antiembolic hose if prescribed.
8. Describe indicators that necessitate medical attention.
9 . Encourage long term management of venous stasis with elastic stockings.
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Conclusion:
Pulmonary embolism is not a disease but it is complication of the disease.The most important was “ preventing pulmonary embolism begins with preventing DVT”.
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SUMMARY OF PREVENTING DVT and PE
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Thank you for your attention