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Predisposing Conditions for Pulmonary Embolism: TOM SCH PREFER
T - Trauma
O - Obesity
M - Malignancy
S - Surgery
C - Cardiac disease
H - Hospitalization
P - Past history, Pregnancy, Post-partum
R - Rest (bed-bound)
E - Estrogen,
F - Fracture
E - Elderly
R - Road trip
ARTERIAL OCCLUSION (Signs of Compartment Syndrome)
6 Ps
Pain
Pallor
Paralysis
Paresthesias
Poikilothermia (perishing with cold)
Pulselessness
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