Venous Thromboembolism (DVT/PE)
Can pulmonary embolism be safely ruled out without further testing?
Identify patients at sufficiently low risk to avoid further testing. Use PERC for most low-risk patients and Altitude-Adjusted PERC for those living at high altitude.
Diagnosis
Rule Out
PERC Rule for Pulmonary Embolism
Identification of patients who may not require D-dimer testing or imaging
Use this tool when
Evaluating a low-risk patient in whom PE is being considered
Diagnosis
Rule Out
Altitude-Adjusted PERC Rule
Identification of patients who may not require D-dimer testing or imaging
Use this tool when
Evaluating a low-risk patient living at high altitude in whom PE is being considered