TY - JOUR T1 - A study of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) in pregnancy management and a survey of guideline awareness JF - European Respiratory Journal JO - Eur Respir J VL - 40 IS - Suppl 56 SP - P932 AU - Imogen Felton AU - Katie Wimble AU - Paul Murray Y1 - 2012/09/01 UR - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/40/Suppl_56/P932.abstract N2 - Introduction: A recent report showed PE as a major cause of maternal death in the UK (CMACE,BJOG 2011;118(Suppl.1):1-203); delays in diagnostic tests, treatment and poor knowledge of radiological safety are contributing factors. The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists provides a protocol for suspected PE (Greer, I.A.et al.RCOG Green-top Guideline No.28 Feb 2007).Aims:To gauge the level of guideline-awareness in medical trainees and evaluate the management of suspected PE in pregnancy in a UK District Hospital.Methods: A survey of medical trainee knowledge of investigative pathways, radiation-exposure risks and guideline awareness. We also analysed management of pregnant women with suspected PE between 2009-11.Results: 76% of medical trainees and 58% of Respiratory SpRs were unaware of guidelines and had poor knowledge of radiation risks.View this table:Table 141 women had symptoms of PE and were investigated as shown.3 patients had PE confirmed(7.3%). Only 15% of women were investigated as per RCOG guidelines.Conclusion: Our study revealed poor guideline-awareness for PE in pregnancy highlighting the need for better dissemination of these guidelines to medical trainees. ER -