From: Pathways for outpatient management of venous thromboembolism in a UK centre
Criteria | Points |
---|---|
Active cancer | +1 |
Paralysis, paresis or recent plaster cast of the lower limb | +1 |
Bedridden for 3+ days or major surgery within 12Â weeks | +1 |
Pain/tenderness along deep vein system | +1 |
Swollen leg | +1 |
Calf swelling >3Â cm more than asymptomatic leg | +1 |
Pitting oedema in symptomatic leg only | +1 |
Collateral superficial veins | +1 |
History of DVT | +1 |
Alternative cause is considered at least as likely as DVT | −2 |
Outcome: | Â |
DVT unlikely: | Score ≤1 (consider trauma, cellulitis) |
DVT likely: | Score ≥2 |