Causes of Pulmonary Embolism
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Immobility
Some people might have to spend long periods of time in bed, or be immobile in some other way. This is often the case after serious injury and/or surgery, or other serious medical conditions. While rest is important for recovery, it can also result in some potentially dangerous conditions.
When the patient is inactive, the flow of blood in their legs will slow down and this can lead to clots developing. Nurses will often need to move patients and give them massages to try and keep the circulation moving to prevent blood clots developing. It is also important that infirm people are helped out of bed to exercise as much as they reasonably can.
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