What is a Saddle Pulmonary Embolism (PE)?
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Published: 04 June 2019
Ausmed Explains... What is a Saddle Pulmonary Embolism (PE)?
Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition.
As you can see from this diagram, it can be devastating should a clot form in one or both branches of the pulmonary arteries.
Saddle pulmonary embolism commonly refers to a large pulmonary embolism that straddles the bifurcation of the pulmonary trunk extending to the left and right pulmonary arteries.
If a patient has a saddle PE that includes both branches of the pulmonary arteries, it can be life-threatening.
Your patient may not be able to talk to explain how they are feeling, but they may appear clinically agitated. Know the signs and recognise a saddle PE early.
Learn more at https://www.ausmed.com/cpd/courses/venous-thromboembolism
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Nicola Hunt
31 Aug 2019
This short video has enhanced my knowledge of this condition and I will use the new knowledge to improve my practice with patients at risk.
Saras verma
10 Jun 2019
PE is a life threatening and I learned something new that saddle PE can block both the sides of pulmonary arteries.
Gillian Hoskins
09 Jun 2019
What a good idea to present learning in this way
Debra Schick
09 Jun 2019
This resource was a basic overview of what a saddle pulmonary emboli is. It listed patient’s at risk of developing pulmonary emboli and prevalence and prevention of pulmonary emboli.
Gaye Witney
08 Jun 2019
Short, shrap and to the point
Adele Hainsworth
07 Jun 2019
I loved the quick explain, I hadn’t even heard of the term saddle PE, only PE. It wouldn’t be something I would ask for an ‘explain’ myself as you can’t ask questions on something your not aware of. This is a great idea & quick tool to expand knowledge & share. Love that it’s free to patients as well as nurses.
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