Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: ObjectivesHigh-risk acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with significant mortality and may require emergency endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. Intubation and ventilation are thought to exacerbate cardiorespiratory instability. Our purpose was to conduct a systematic literature review to identify studies investigating peri-intubation events in acute PE.MethodsA systematic search of Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Cochrane Library was performed. Results were screened by two independent observers. Studies reporting on intubation and positive pressure ventilation in acute PE patients were included. The primary outcome was adverse events during the peri-intubation period. Data was synthesized and an assessm

SUBMITTER: Lee ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12093269 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature