🧠 Medical Mnemonics | For Emergency & Internal Medicine 🧠
Mnemonic: WELLS CRITERIA for DVT Probability
W - Wells Criteria (itself)
E - Edema (unilateral, >3cm)
L - Limb tenderness along deep system
L - Limited mobility (paralysis/paresis)
S - Surgery/Trauma (recent)
➕ Additional Classic Features:
- Collateral superficial veins
- Redness
- Active cancer (within 6 mo)
- Leg swelling (symmetric vs asymmetric)
- Heart failure/Nephrotic syndrome
- Alternative diagnosis less likely
📊 Score Interpretation:
- ≤0: Low risk
- 1–2: Moderate risk
- ≥3: High risk
🔗 Critical for vascular, EM, IM, and surgery.
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