🩺 Focus On… Wells’ and PERC Scores for Suspected DVT and PE

When assessing patients with symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE), having a reliable, evidence-based tool on hand can make all the difference. That's where the Wells’ Score and PERC rule come into play – and now, both are available on a single, convenient ID badge card from Star Resources. 🙌

📌 What Is the Wells’ Score?

The Wells’ Score is a clinical prediction rule that helps estimate the probability of DVT or PE based on a combination of patient symptoms, history, and clinical findings. Developed by Dr. Philip Wells and colleagues, the score has become a standard tool in emergency medicine and primary care.

There are two versions:

• Wells’ Score for DVT includes criteria such as active cancer, recent immobilization, localized tenderness, and swelling.
• Wells’ Score for PE includes factors like signs of DVT, heart rate >100 bpm, recent surgery or immobilization, and previous DVT or PE.

Each criterion carries a point value. The total score stratifies the patient’s likelihood of having a DVT or PE into “likely” or “unlikely” categories — guiding further diagnostic testing such as D-dimer or imaging.

Having this score at your fingertips supports rapid, accurate risk assessment and reduces the likelihood of missed diagnoses. 🧠📋

🚨 Now Updated: Includes PERC Score for PE

We’re excited to share that the DVT and PE Wells' Score ID Badge Card has been updated to include the PERC (Pulmonary Embolism Rule-out Criteria) — especially valuable when assessing younger patients under 50. 🙌

The Pulmonary Embolism Rule-out Criteria (PERC) is another tool used to identify patients at low risk for PE, potentially reducing unnecessary imaging. The PERC rule includes eight criteria: age <50 years, heart rate <100 bpm, oxygen saturation ≥95%, no hemoptysis, no hormone use, no prior DVT or PE, no unilateral leg swelling, and no recent surgery or trauma requiring hospitalization. If a patient meets all these criteria, the likelihood of PE is considered low, and further testing may not be necessary.

🎯 Why You Need This Badge Card

• ✅ Includes both Wells’ Scores (DVT & PE)
• ✅ NEW: Now includes PERC scoring system (PE)
• ✅ Fits neatly in your ID badge holder – quick reference on the go
• ✅ Printed on durable, high-quality card
• ✅ Trusted by healthcare professionals UK-wide

💷 Price: £3.75

• 🚚 FREE Postage & Packaging (UK only)
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Whether you're a junior doctor, advanced nurse practitioner, paramedic, or seasoned clinician, this ID badge card is a must-have addition to your everyday toolkit.

🩻 Support better decision-making and safer patient care — get your DVT and PE Wells’ PERC Score ID Badge Card today!

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