Lethal pulmonary thromboembolism misdiagnosed as pneumonia: A case report / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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: 211-216, 2009.
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en Coreano
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| ID: wpr-146827
ABSTRACT
Although pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is not rare, unfortunately for anesthesiologists, the signs and symptoms of PTE are unreliable and nonspecific. PTE is a potentially lethal condition without an accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment. We report a case of PTE misdiagnosed as simple pneumonia. A 60-year-old female, not receiving prophylactic anticoagulant therapy, underwent elective surgery for a left proximal tibial fracture. During induction of general anesthesia, a temporary bronchospasm occurred and subsided quickly. Because vital signs were stable and patient monitoring was normal, we did not identify a serious hypercarbic condition. After surgery, a massive hemoptysis occurred and the patient expired due to cardiopulmonary collapse. According to autopsy, the cause of death was a PTE originating in deep vein thrombosis.
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Asunto principal:
Neumonía
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Embolia Pulmonar
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Autopsia
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Fracturas de la Tibia
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Espasmo Bronquial
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Causas de Muerte
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Trombosis de la Vena
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Signos Vitales
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Hemoptisis
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Anestesia General
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Año:
2009
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