Septic pulmonary emboli: a case discussion
Journal article
Authors | Rowberry, R. and Mortimore, G. |
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Abstract | A septic pulmonary embolus occurs from the embolisation of an infected thrombus, typically from an infected source, such as an abscess, which enters the venous circulation, implanting in the lungs which in turn causes a parenchymal infection. This case discussion will give a candid reflection on the treatment and management of a patient who was a known intravenous drug user, with a past history of a deep vein thrombosis and new presentation of a groin abscess. He was initially reviewed by a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, working out of hours in a hospital setting. This article will reflect on the patient presentation, the clinical examinations and investigations undertaken, which finally led to the diagnosis of septic pulmonary emboli. Although this condition is rare, having a high index of suspicion in patients with known risk factors may lead to early diagnosis and successful treatment. |
Keywords | septic pulmonary embolus; infected thrombus; known risk factors |
Year | 2023 |
Journal | British Journal of Nursing |
Journal citation | 32 (17), pp. 1-18 |
Publisher | MAG Healthcare |
ISSN | 2052-2819 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2023.32.17.832 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/bjon.2023.32.17.832 |
Accepted author manuscript | License All rights reserved (under embargo) File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 21 Sep 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 14 Aug 2023 |
Deposited | 17 Aug 2023 |
Supplemental file | File Access Level Open |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/q02zz/septic-pulmonary-emboli-a-case-discussion
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