AAEM23 - Perc-ing up Through the YEARS - Updates in the Diagnosis & Management of Pulmonary Embolism

Deciding who - and how - to work up for pulmonary embolism in the ED can be confusing.  This discussion reviews the recent literature regarding the use of the PERC rule, the YEARS algorithm, and the age-adjusted d-dimer and how these strategies can be used to safely evaluate our patients while decreasing the need for CT imaging in the ED.  We will also talk about strategies for anticoagulation - what drug do you pick for the patient who's going home, and what do you pick for the patient you're admitting? This session was recorded on Monday, April 24, 2023 at the 29^th Annual Scientific Assembly (AAEM23) in New Orleans, LA.