Point of Care Ultrasound (US) Versus Detailed Radiology US for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

University of Missouri-Columbia150 enrolled

Overview

We propose an observational study to assess the ability of intensivists to evaluate for deep vein thrombosis using 2 point compression ultrasonography.

Deep vein thrombosis is a common problem in the intensive care unit and diagnosis is often delayed due to limited availability of a formal duplex ultrasound. Physician performed 2 point compression ultrasonography has been shown to have reasonable accuracy when performed in the emergency department and outpatient setting, but has not been studied on patients in the intensive care unit. We propose an observational study to assess the ability of intensivists to evaluate for deep vein thrombosis using 2 point compression ultrasonography.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

150

Conditions

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female adults at least 18 years of age * Duplex ultrasonography ordered by treating team * Admission to the Medical, Cardiac, Burn, or Surgical intensive care units Exclusion Criteria: * Patients less than 18 years of age * Patients with a known current DVT * patients on whom the exam cannot be performed (above the knee amputation, severe cellulitis of groin or popliteal fossa, hip or knee fracture)

Locations (1)

University of missouri healthcare

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The agreement between physician performed ultrasound and formal duplex ultrasonography for detection of proximal deep vein thrombosis.