I am keen to hear from/ share diagnostic strategies for common emergency
clinical scenarios. We have just appointed somone to work full time for 9
monthe to develope diagnostic pathways. We already have one for DVT -
involving a Strain gauge plethysmograph,d-dimer (Simpli RED) and ultrasound.
We are currently working on the A&E phase of ?PE because once the d-dimer
test was available it has been being used for this although we had not
formally planned for this. The next stage is chest pain. The appointee has
a travel budget so hopefully will be able to come and talk to units about
their experience with various pathways- often different from what the
paperwork may suggest. Is there anyone on the list who has either pathways
to share, units to visit or would like to be involved at all?
best wishes
Katherine Henderson
Consultant in A&E
Homerton Hospital
London
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