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High Respiratory Rate Alerts Leading to Detection of Pulmonary Embolism and to Timely Activation of RRT
Posted on November 13, 2018
About the Patient:
An 88 year old male hospitalized for orthopedic surgery.
EarlySense Indication:
On the 4th day of the hospitalization at 6 AM:
High RR alerts (32 Br/min)
and increased HR
Assessment:
Hypotension (84/57 mmHg)
SpO2 was 96%.
Response:
RRT was activated.
Pulmonary embolism was suspected and diagnosed.
Outcome:
The patient was transferred to the ICU to continue monitoring and treatment
Surg. Dep., Netherlands