Gas exchange alterations following pulmonary thromboembolism

D'Alonzo, G.E.; Dantzker, D.R.

Clinics in Chest Medicine 5(3): 411-419

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0272-5231
PMID: 6435944
Document Number: 229814
This article reviews the many factors that may be involved in the development of abnormal gas exchange following a pulmonary thromboembolic event. Both pulmonary and nonpulmonary factors are examined. In addition, the diagnostic utility of obtaining arterial blood gases, dead space, and expired carbon dioxide will be examined.

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