Hemodynamic decompensation in normotensive patients admitted to the ICU with pulmonary embolism

ConclusionsAmong patients admitted to the ICU with acute normotensive PE, early hemodynamic decompensation was rare. In patients who experienced decompensation, major bleeding and thrombotic complications were equally likely to have been the precipitant— highlighting the risks of diagnostic anchoring in this population. As our results suggest that ICU-level care may not be necessary for many of these patients, additional tools are needed to assist in the triage of normotensive patients with PE.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research