Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
A
Warm skin where clot is
Heavy ache in affected area
Pain and swelling in ONE leg
2
Q
Who to refer to in DVT…
A
A & E
3
Q
Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism (PE)…
A
Sudden or gradual breathlessness
sudden collapse
Chest pain when breathing
4
Q
Who to refer to in PE…
A
A&E
