CanadiEM - By Kerstin de Wit - February 13, 2018
"Main Messages
- Physicians cannot correctly diagnose or exclude DVT without having measured pretest probability of DVT.
- Pretest probability of DVT is accurately and reliably measured using the Wells score for DVT.
- D-dimer and ultrasound results should always be reviewed in the context of the patient’s Wells score.
- Always record the Wells score and D-dimer in the patient chart for better between-physician communication and for medicolegal reasons.
- Know which type of ultrasound is performed by your lab (proximal or complete), and know how to interpret the results."