A patient presents with fracture of femur. On 3rd day of admission he develops breathlessness. Most probable diagnosis is?: (A) A.R.D.S, (B) P.A.H, (C) Pulmonary embolism, (D) Neurogenic shock
Answer is C. Fracture of femur- Cause immobilization | Stasis in calf veins | Thrombus formation- Retrograde spread- Pulmonary embolism