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CTPA and mechanical ventilation details per group of patients with different reasons for PE suspicion.
| Respiratory deterioration (n = 7) | Hemodynamic deterioration (n = 2) | Ventilation stagnation (n = 7) | Elevation D-dimer (n = 6) | Persistent fever of unknown origin (n = 1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total obstruction score – mean (SD) | 26 (26) | 34 (23) | 24 (16) | 16 (6.5) | 7.5 |
| PEEP levels – mean (SD) | 10 (0.89) | 10 (0.00) | 10 (2.6) | 9.3 (1.9) | 10 |
