This patient arrived in the adult emergency department in severe respiratory distress.While undergoing investigation for condition, the patient was intubated and was receiving critical care.He had a period of absent pulses, and underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation.There was a lucas (mechanical) device used to deliver compressions.Massive pe was later found on ct scan.Later, surgical service noted significant hemoperitoneum during bedside exploratory-lap.Surgical service concerned that mechanical compression device may have contributed to liver bleed.
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