Clinical CPD topic
Pulmonary embolism: practise, reflect and record
Practise pulmonary embolism through five clinical cases, review the explanations and build a professional learning record. Distinguish low-suspicion PERC assessment from immediate CTPA investigation for likely PE.
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What you’ll work on
- Distinguish low-suspicion PERC assessment from immediate CTPA investigation for likely PE.
- Choose further imaging after negative CTPA with suspected DVT, and adapt imaging and interim treatment for severe renal impairment.
- Apply parenteral anticoagulation overlap criteria when initiating warfarin for PE.
Think through a clinical case
Decide how you would approach this case before opening the question session.
A patient has low clinical suspicion of pulmonary embolism, no alternative concerning feature and an overall low-risk assessment. What rule can help decide that no further PE testing is needed?
A case from the UKMLA question bank. The session provides the answer and explanation after your attempt.
From a decision to a learning record
- Test your reasoning. Answer five questions from this topic’s clinical-content library.
- Explore the gaps. Review explanations and use Tutor to work through decisions that need more thought.
- Reflect on application. Describe what you learned and what you would change or investigate.
- Review your evidence. Confirm the activity and time spent, then retain or export your professional record.
Primary sources and further reading
Read the source in the same jurisdiction as your question session.