A pilot audit of a protocol for ambulatory investigation of predicted low-risk patients with possible pulmonary embolism

Background: Patients with possible pulmonary embolism (PE) commonly present to acute medical services. Research has led to the identification of lowrisk patients suitable for ambulatory management. We report on a protocol designed to select low-risk patients for ambulatory investigation if confirmatory imaging is not available that day.                               

A pilot audit of a protocol for ambulatory investigation of predicted low-risk patients with possible pulmonary embolism

Background: Patients with possible pulmonary embolism (PE) commonly present to acute medical services. Research has led to the identification of lowrisk patients suitable for ambulatory management. We report on a protocol designed to select low-risk patients for ambulatory investigation if confirmatory imaging is not available that day.