Diagnosis

Pulmonary Embolism

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Cardiac AuscultationMembers
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Cardiac Auscultation
Rule in:VHAortic Stenosis, VHHeart Failure, VHHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy +37 more
Rule out:VHAortic Stenosis, VHHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, VHRight-sided Valvular Lesion +37 more
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Lower Extremity Inspection and Palpation
Rule in:VHDiabetic Foot Osteomyelitis, VHKnee Osteoarthritis, HAchilles Tendon Rupture +7 more
Rule out:SHAchilles Tendon Rupture, SHDiabetic Foot Osteomyelitis, SHKnee Osteoarthritis +7 more
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Precordial Palpation
Rule in:SHChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, SHPulmonary Embolism, SHPulmonary Hypertension +2 more
Rule out:NHChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, NHPulmonary Embolism, NHPulmonary Hypertension +2 more

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Lung Auscultation
Rule in:VHChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, VHPneumothorax, HMainstem Bronchus Intubation +29 more
Rule out:VHChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, HPleural Effusion, SHInterstitial Lung Disease +28 more

Associated tests

Bedside tests linked to this diagnosis with no finding rated at least somewhat helpful for ruling it in or out.

Chest and Respiratory InspectionMembers
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Chest and Respiratory Inspection
Rule in:VHMitral Valve Prolapse, HPleural Effusion, HReduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction +11 more
Rule out:HRespiratory Neuromuscular Weakness, SHChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, SHPleural Effusion +12 more
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Chest Wall Palpation
Rule in:HPleural Effusion, NHAcute Coronary Syndrome, NHPulmonary Embolism +1 more
Rule out:SHAcute Coronary Syndrome, SHPleural Effusion, NHPulmonary Embolism +1 more
General InspectionMembers
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General Inspection
aka General survey, General appearance
Rule in:VHBowel Obstruction, VHSerious Infection, HAspiration +25 more
Rule out:VHCushing Syndrome, HHepatopulmonary Syndrome, SHBowel Obstruction +25 more
Heart RateMembers
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Heart Rate
Rule in:SHAtrial Fibrillation, SHDecompensation, SHHypothyroidism +15 more
Rule out:HDecompensation, SHAtrial Fibrillation, SHPostoperative Complication +15 more
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Jugular Venous Pressure
Rule in:VHShock, HRight Ventricular Infarction, SHElevated Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure +14 more
Rule out:HRight Ventricular Infarction, SHElevated Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure, SHPulmonary Hypertension +14 more
Oxygen SaturationMembers
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Oxygen Saturation
aka Pulse oximetry
Rule in:HMortality, SHPneumonia, MHCardiac Tamponade +8 more
Rule out:ICCardiac Tamponade, NHHepatopulmonary Syndrome, NHMortality +8 more
Respiratory RateMembers
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Respiratory Rate
Rule in:HReduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction, SHCardiopulmonary Arrest, SHPneumonia +10 more
Rule out:MHCardiopulmonary Arrest, MHPulmonary Embolism, NHPneumonia +10 more