An ED patient with low pretest probability for PE is PERC negative. Vitals: HR 82, SpO₂ 98%, no hemoptysis or unilateral leg swelling. Best next step?...

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An ED patient with low pretest probability for PE is PERC negative. Vitals: HR 82, SpO₂ 98%, no hemoptysis or unilateral leg swelling. Best next step?

Accepted Answer

No further PE testing

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Order D-dimer

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CT pulmonary angiography

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Start empiric anticoagulation

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Lower extremity Dopplers

Pulmonary Embolism Rule-out — MRCEM SBA MCQ

An ED patient with low pretest probability for PE is PERC negative. Vitals: HR 82, SpO₂ 98%, no hemoptysis or unilateral leg swelling. Best next step?