Clear Lung Sounds, Serious Illness: Recognizing Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is one of the most challenging respiratory emergencies EMS providers encounter. Patients often present with nonspecific symptoms and relatively normal lung sounds, but their condition can rapidly progress to hemodynamic collapse if left untreated. Because definitive diagnosis requires hospital-based imaging and testing, prehospital providers must rely on assessment findings, patient history, and […]