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Could you enumerate the steps the first aid for patients with pulmonary embolism?
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Oxygen: Pulmonary embolism causes a blockage in the blood flow to the lungs. If this happens outside the hospital, there is little you can do. If possible, and there is access to oxygen, starting that would be the most beneficial thing to do.
Answered 1/21/2014
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