Pulmonary Embolism - Demonstrated on CT
If stable, with no right heart strain and no oxygen requirement:
- Refer to the Thrombosis Clinic
- In EPR, click Communicate
- In the To: section, type Consult Thrombosis and press Enter
- Click Pool
- Select "Consult Thrombosis Clinic"
- Double click to select this as the address
- (Right click to add to your address book for next time)
- Send a brief summary of the case
- Start treatment prior to discharge as per this leaflet, usually with apixaban
If requiring admission, refer to the medics (bleep 1470)
For more information on how to make Communicate referrals, go to "Making EPR Referrals" section