BC Point of Care Ultrasound

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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Rapid Summary 5 Minute Video

Rapid Summary

When to scan:

Anyone with a swollen, red leg
Works best as a rule-in test in moderate to high probability patients
To confirm a suspected pulmonary embolism

5 Minute Video

Where to put the probe:

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• Start with 1 artery : 1 vein
• Proximal saphenous take off to distal femoral vein bifurcation

os-DVT-popliteal

• Ensure deep popliteal vein and scan distal to trifurcation

When to scan:

Anyone with a swollen, red leg
Works best as a rule-in test in moderate to high probability patients
To confirm a suspected pulmonary embolism

Where you put the probe:

Start with 1 artery : 1 vein
Proximal saphenous take off to
Distal femoral vein bifurcation

os-DVT-femoral

Ensure deep popliteal vein and scan distal to trifurcation

os-DVT-popliteal

Findings