Identification of patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism suitable for outpatient treatment using the pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI).
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Emergency Department, Waterford Regional Hospital, Dunmore East Road, Waterford, Ireland. aileenmccabe@rcsi.ieIssue Date
2013-06MeSH
AgedAmbulatory Care
Emergency Service, Hospital
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Observation
Predictive Value of Tests
Prognosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Retrospective Studies
Risk
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
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Identification of patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism suitable for outpatient treatment using the pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI). 2013, 182 (2):291-5 Ir J Med SciJournal
Irish journal of medical scienceDOI
10.1007/s11845-012-0878-6PubMed ID
23188547Abstract
There is increasing evidence that outpatient treatment of patients with low-risk stable pulmonary embolism (PE) is safe, effective and potentially reduces costs. It is not clear how many patients presenting to an Irish Emergency Department (ED) are potentially suitable for outpatient management.Item Type
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1863-4362ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1007/s11845-012-0878-6
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