The following is a summary of “Implementing a Pediatric Pulmonary Embolism Response Team Model: An Institutional Experience,” published in the January 2024 issue of Pulmonology by Bashir, et al.
Even though it is still uncommon, pulmonary embolism poses a major risk of morbidity and mortality among pediatric patients. The frequency of pulmonary embolism among pediatric patients is on the rise, and this is a cause for concern. The fact that it is still relatively infrequent does not change the reality that it poses a major risk.
If the patient, the degree of the embolism, and the comorbidities are all considered, pulmonary embolism can manifest in several approaches. When it comes to the therapeutic options that are accessible, it is not uncommon for the severity of the presentation to impose some influence. This is because the severity of the presentation may have a major influence on the hemodynamic implications. It is necessary to provide a therapy that is both more intrusive and more aggressive because of the severity of the presentation.
For a study, researchers sought to describe the many steps involved in putting together and carrying out a response team for pediatric pulmonary embolism. To achieve the objective, the team intends to enable the provision of prompt treatment alternatives and management driven by data and incorporate various disciplines.
Source: sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0012369223010644
