THROMBOEMBOLISM

• It results when platelets aggregate at the area of necrosis, an attempt of the body to repair the tissue injury.
• Emboli occur because clots formed in the healing area of the myocardium breal loose and escape into the circulation.
• Pulmonary embolism may develop and proves to be fatal.

NURSING INTERVENTIONS:

1. Administer pharmacotherapy as ordered.

• Anticoagulants
• Thrombolytics

2. Observe for signs and symptoms indicative of pulmonary embolism:

• Dyspnea
• Chest pain
• Coughing
• Hemoptysis
• Rapid weak pulse
• Pallor

3. Early ambulation is encouraged to prevent venous stasis. Venous stasis enhances thromboembolism.