In a hemodynamically stable patient with acute PE on therapeutic anticoagulation and no active hemoptysis, but with mucus plugging/atelectasis contributing to hypoxemia or increased work of breathing — would you order or use HFCWO (vest) therapy?

In a hemodynamically stable patient with acute PE on therapeutic anticoagulation and no active hemoptysis, but with mucus plugging/atelectasis contributing to hypoxemia or increased work of breathing — would you order or use HFCWO (vest) therapy?

• Yes
• Possibly - case by case basis after weighing risks/benefits
• No
• Other