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Pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria (PERC)

Current versionVenous thromboembolism·9 inputs·2 references

Based on Kline JA et al. (2004).

Pogosh offers this calculator when a case matches pulmonary embolism. It runs only when you press Calculate.

Decision support for clinicians — review before acting.

Runs only when you press Calculate. Values are not stored.

References

  1. Kline JA, Mitchell AM, Kabrhel C, Richman PB, Courtney DM. Clinical criteria to prevent unnecessary diagnostic testing in emergency department patients with suspected pulmonary embolism. J Thromb Haemost. 2004;2:1247-1255. PMID 15304025. PubMed 15304025
  2. Kline JA, Courtney DM, Kabrhel C, et al. Prospective multicenter evaluation of the pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria. J Thromb Haemost. 2008;6:772-780. PMID 18318689. PubMed 18318689
Implementation notes

The 2004 abstract states SaO2 > 94%, the 2008 abstract SaO2 ≥ 95% (identical for integer readings); the 2008 wording is used.

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