Journal article
Comparison of Compression Ultrasound vs Ascending Contrast Venography for Proximal DVT in Medical-Surgical ICU Patients.
Abstract
Abstract
Background: Ascending contrast venography is the reference standard for diagnosing DVT. Observational studies suggest that compression ultrasound has 97% sensitivity and 94% specificity for proximal DVT in symptomatic patients. However, in asymptomatic patients, such as those in the medical-surgical ICU, the test properties of ultrasound may be substantially worse. Surveys, observational studies and professional …
Authors
Crowther MA; Bates S; Schiff D; Dobranowski J; Meade M; McDonald E; Geerts B; Cook D
Journal
Blood, Vol. 104, No. 11,
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
November 16, 2004
DOI
10.1182/blood.v104.11.2603.2603
ISSN
0006-4971