Pulmonary embolism diagnosed immediately following blunt trauma

Introduction: Physicians who care for trauma patients should be aware of the possibility of a pulmonary embolism presenting immediately after traumatic injury. Case Report: We report a case of a 30­year­old female restrained driver who developed a pulmonary embolism within two hours of a motor vehicle accident. Conclusion: We conclude that trauma can produce a hypercoagulable state that can occur immediately after a traumatic event and result in a pulmonary embolism.