Harbor:PE Response Team

• Page the PERT p9956 (autopage in Cerner) for massive, intermediate risk PE, and cardiac arrest with high suspicion of PE when considering thrombolytics, or if questions arise regarding acute PE/DVT management
  • PERT generally requires CTA to confirm size/location of PE (systemic tPA, intravascular intervention, thrombolysis), but TEE may be acceptable
    • File:ED PERT Activation Algorithm (2026).pdf
    • for details: Harbor:Admission_and_consultation_guidelines#Pulmonary_Embolus
  • Activation of PERT will lead to a multidisciplinary conference for most optimal care for patient, ED attending can attend
    • Help with treatment decisions and rapid diagnostics
    • PERT members include on call members from pulmonary critical care, IR, CT surgery

See Also

• Harbor:Main