Pulmonary embolus

Pulmonary embolus

SupportGPT ™ module

Learning outcomes > resource

On completion of this subject guide, you should be able to:

Recall common clinical features of pulmonary embolus > http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2013/september/pulmonary-embolism/

Carry out the assessment and investigation of a patient with a suspected PE, including using the Simplified Wells Criteria > http://www.racgp.org.au/download/documents/AFP/2010/July/201007mcrae.pdf

Select the appropriate use of warfarin vs novel anticoagulants with patients > http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2014/may/anticoagulation

Points for discussion

What are the fitness to drive repercussions after a diagnosis of DVT or PE? 

Consider Roger's Bell Curve- are you an innovator, early adapter, early majority, late majority or laggard? What are the pros and cons of each?