CCC Critical Care compendium 340
Thrombolysis for submassive pulmonary embolus

The use of thrombolytics for the treatment of submassive PE is controversial — the limited documented benefit (e.g. improved hemodynamics, potential for less chronic pulmonary hypertension) must be weighed against the increased risk of life-threatening hemorrhage and the availability of other therapies (e.g. catheter-directed thrombolysis or clot retrieval)

CCC Critical Care compendium 340
Clinical Management Template

Basic template for answering FCICM exam questions on 'clinical management'; may or may not include assessment depending on need to confirm the diagnosis; remember to address the condition, the cause and the complications