[header] How to treat obstructive shock [title] Examine for signs of a massive pulmonary embolism. [step] A massive pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) may be a cause of obstructive shock. It presents with sudden onset chest pain, shortness of breath, and the ensuing signs of shock.
[header] How to treat obstructive shock [title] Examine for signs of a massive pulmonary embolism. [step] A massive pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) may be a cause of obstructive shock. It presents with sudden onset chest pain, shortness of breath, and the ensuing signs of shock.
Watch for these symptoms and report them to your doctor. [substeps] Note: infants often experience shock for no other reason than the unforeseen witnessing of a pulmonary embolism. A massive pe can be investigated for by getting a tee (transesophageal echocardiogram) or ct angio of the chest.. this is the fastest way to determine whether one is present and, if so, its exact location. In addition, always watch for : [substeps] Difficulty breathing or jaw slack as though you'll faint or give up. This occurs as a red blood vessel suddenly appearing in the back of the mouth to indicate blood is leaking from the mouth and into the lungs. In rare cases, the heart could fail to pump blood into the lungs and may suffocate, even if blood is pumped out. [substeps] A thick blood clot may form around the thyroid.