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Review
. 2024 Jan;165(1):192-201.
doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.07.027.

Implementing a Pediatric Pulmonary Embolism Response Team Model: An Institutional Experience

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Implementing a Pediatric Pulmonary Embolism Response Team Model: An Institutional Experience

Dalia A Bashir et al. Chest. 2024 Jan.

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism is increasing in prevalence among pediatric patients; although still rare, it can create a significant risk for morbidity and death within the pediatric patient population. Pulmonary embolism presents in various ways depending on the patient, the size of the embolism, and the comorbidities. Treatment decisions are often driven by the severity of the presentation and hemodynamic effects; severe presentations require more invasive and aggressive treatment. We describe the development and implementation of a pediatric pulmonary embolism response team designed to facilitate rapid, multidisciplinary, data-driven treatment decisions and management.

Keywords: PERT; pediatric; pulmonary embolism; response team.

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