CME: SCGH ED D-dimer Audit
Han’s presentation on the preliminary results of the D-dimer in PE audit done at SCGH ED to see if we could reduce the number of CTPA’s being done.
Tag pulmonary embolism
CME 27/04/17 – Pulmonary Embolism Update
Here is Dave’s abridged talk on the recent evidence in Pulmonary Embolism.
CME 27/10/16 – Pulmonary Embolism Management Options
Here is Kav’s talk on management options in pulmonary embolism. Resources: Management of Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism, Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Circulation. AHA. 2011;123:1788-1830
CME 25/02/16 – Ix of Suspected PE in Pregnancy
Here is Chantelle’s talk on investigation of suspected PE in pregnancy. Resources: “Diagnostic Imaging Pathyways Pulmonary Embolism Pregnancy” Department of Helath WA (DOHWA) October 2013: “An Official American Thoracic Society/Society of Thoracic Radiology Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of Suspected Pulmonary…
Pulmonary Embolism Initial Diagnostic Pathway
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…