Venometers are definitly not 100% sensitive, the sensitivity depends on whether it you are looking for above knee DVT or below knee DVT. Sensitivity is best for above knee DVT. It also depends on what type of machine you use, i.e. strain gauge, impedance, rheography. I was involved in looking at 120 papers but can not remember exact results.
Andy Webster
Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
07886 407783
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