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Pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria (PERC)

Age ≥ 50
HR ≥ 100
SpO₂ < 94%
Unilateral leg swelling
Hemoptysis
Recent surgery (≤ 4 weeks)
Prior PE or DVT
Oral hormone use
Pulmonary embolism is unlikely
Reference
J A Kline, A M Mitchell, C Kabrhel et al. Clinical criteria to prevent unnecessary diagnostic testing in emergency department patients with suspected pulmonary embolism. J Thromb Haemost. 2004 Aug;2(8):1247-55.
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