Point of Care Ultrasound for Assessment of Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis in Emergency Departments: Clinical Utility and Cost-Effectiveness

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RB1381-000

Question

  1. What is the clinical utility of point of care ultrasound for the assessment of patients with deep vein thrombosis in the emergency department?
  2. What is the cost effectiveness of point of care ultrasound for the assessment of patients with deep vein thrombosis in the emergency department?

Key Message

One non-randomized study was identified regarding the clinical utility of point of care ultrasound for the assessment of patients with deep vein thrombosis in the emergency department. No relevant economic evaluations were identified regarding the cost-effectiveness of point of care ultrasound for assessing patients with deep vein thrombosis.