Charlotte Roscoe
20 Nov 2024 · Coroner Michael Pemberton · Manchester (West)
The coroner's concerns
1. VQ scans used instead of CTPA for pulmonary embolism diagnosis
“During the course of evidence Royal College of Radiographer guidance was referred to, specifically that a CTPA scan or VQ scan where equally appropriate when considering diagnosis of a Pulmonary Embolism. A first draft of an After Action Report which was concluded without Radiographer attendance at the after action review meeting was provided at the first part heard inquest hearing on 1 August 2024. This made reference in the actions section of the report to the need to consider whether VQ scans”