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    • Anesthesiology
    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Trauma Surgery

    Background:

    • Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant perioperative risk.
    • Hip fracture patients are particularly vulnerable to PE due to venous, tissue, or fat emboli.
    • PE symptoms can be nonspecific and masked by anesthesia in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a case of pulmonary embolism in the PACU.
    • To describe the diagnostic process for PE in this context.
    • To outline the treatment of PE following hip fracture surgery.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report detailing a patient's presentation.
    • Review of diagnostic procedures for PE.
    • Description of therapeutic interventions.

    Main Results:

    • The patient experienced a pulmonary embolism post-hip fracture repair.
    • Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment were initiated in the PACU.
    • Successful management of the PE was achieved.

    Conclusions:

    • Early recognition and management of PE are crucial in PACU settings.
    • Hip fracture patients require vigilant monitoring for perioperative complications like PE.
    • Multidisciplinary care is essential for optimal outcomes in surgical patients at high risk for PE.