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Richard Davis: Rapid Rescue in Massive Pulmonary Embolism
Sep 29, 2026, 11:21

Richard Davis: Rapid Rescue in Massive Pulmonary Embolism

Richard Davis, Field Clinical Specialist at Stryker, Registered Nurse at Geisinger, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Remarkable save this weekend with a 37-year-old transferred to us in critical condition with a massive, bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE) – heavier clot burden on the right.

They presented with significant hemodynamic instability and distress, requiring supplemental oxygen and a heparin drip.

Utilizing the FlowTriever PE system, we performed an acute mechanical thrombectomy, successfully clearing more than 97% of the clot burden in a 25-minute case time with less than 50cc blood loss and zero thrombolytics required.

The clinical turnaround was almost instantaneous:

  • Immediate blood pressure stabilization.
  • Rapid decrease in heart and respiratory rates.
  • Immediate relief of severe chest heaviness.
  • Successful weaning off supplemental oxygen.

Cases like this underscore the life-changing impact of advanced intervention for high-risk PE, especially in young, critically ill patients where every minute counts.

Proud to be part of the team driving these outcomes!”

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