Acute Respiratory Disorders: Pulmonary Embolism (DVD) (Other digital)

This program begins with a discussion of the incidence and prevalence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in the United States and goes on to describe the risk factors associated with its development. The film then illustrates how a clot is formed and becomes a thrombus, moving through the circulatory system to the lungs, where it causes obstruction and respiratory distress. Finally, the program discusses some of the tools available to diagnose PE.