SAQ 1626 – Protocol for suspected pulmonary embolism in pregnancy

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You have been asked to write a protocol for investigating possible pulmonary embolism in pregnant patients.

Investigation
D-dimer
Chest X-ray
CT pulmonary angiogram
V/Q scan
Duplex ultrasound of the lower limbs
Bedside echocardiogram

List four steps you would take before drafting the protocol.

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For each investigation below, state its utility for PE assessment in pregnancy.

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