Additional features reported after primary detection of embolism
| Feature | Number (n = 38)* | % |
|---|---|---|
| *Many reports specified several additional features. | ||
| †End tidal carbon dioxide concentration. | ||
| ‡Electrocardiogram change (two ST segment elevations, one widened QRS complex, one nodal rhythm, one premature ventricular contraction, one bigeminal rhythm). | ||
| §Bradycardia in four cases and tachycardia in two. | ||
| ¶Rising central venous pressure; poor cardiac output with internal cardiac compression; increased alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient; confusion (fat embolus). | ||
| Fall in ETCO2† | 13 | 34 |
| Desaturation | 13 | 34 |
| Hypotension | 10 | 26 |
| ECG change‡ | 6 | 16 |
| Heart rate change§ | 6 | 16 |
| Air seen or aspirated | 5 | 13 |
| Weak or absent pulse | 3 | 8 |
| Tachycardia | 2 | 5 |
| Heart murmur | 2 | 5 |
| Mottled tissues | 2 | 5 |
| Other¶ | 4 | 11 |