Surgery: Pulmonary Embolism

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Warning: this is graphic, but I found it fascinating.

It is a video of the removal of a pulmonary embolism.

https://www.facebook.com/nursefitco/videos/842021302591488/

[silverthreads 183]

Wow. Truly a remarkable view into the surgeon's world!

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[gowalking 10,790]

I opened this thread out of curiosity as my husband died from a PE. I've no intention of watching the video...I just know from personal experience that a PE is truly life threatening. It was my biggest fear when having my hips replaced. I gave myself shots daily and got up and moved around as soon as able because I know what can happen if you have/get a clot.

[Hippie72 23]

that was a kewl video and allows you to realize how serious they can be for sure