Point-of-care ultrasound: impact on emergency department length of stay for suspected lower extremity DVT.

Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has demonstrated excellent sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of DVT in the emergency department (ED). Before POCUS became widespread, patients underwent radiology department comprehensive lower extremity venous duplex ultrasounds (RADUS) which may be associated with a prolonged length of stay.

Objectives: The goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of POCUS on ED arrival to disposition (ATD) time for patients presenting to the ED with suspected lower extremity DVT.