Updated Pulmonary Embolism Initial Diagnostic Pathway 09/2017

SCGH Pulmonary Embolism Initial Diagnostic Pathway should be used to determine the appropriate investigation of all patients presenting with suspected pulmonary embolism. This form can be found under the “BAT” phone in a slot next to the ED Procedural Sedation Record.

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Date implemented – 09/2017
Review date – 09/2020
Author – David Mountain, Tor Ercleve, Radiology

Note: This can also be found on the SCGH ED Guidelines page 

Dr James Wheeler
Dr James Wheeler

Emergency Physician, SCGH, WA, Australia

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