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AMSSM10-Do not delay initiation of early sub-threshold, symptom-limited aerobic exercise as rehabilitation for adolescents who have sustained an acute sport-related concussion.

Posted March 29th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

AMSSM9-Do not cast or perform follow-up x-rays for isolated, non-displaced/ non-angulated distal radius buckle fractures that do not involve the physis and which have an intact cortex in children.

Posted March 29th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

AMSSM7-Do not order ankle or midfoot X-rays for patients older than 6 years old without positive criteria per the Ottawa ankle rules.

Posted March 29th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

Do not perform a bagged urine specimen for urine culture to confirm urinary tract infection in a non-potty-trained child.

Posted January 4th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

Do not perform newborn clamp circumcision in boys with anatomic penile anomalies including hypospadias, chordee, penile torsion, or penoscrotal webbing without first consulting with a urologist.

Posted January 4th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

Do not screen for urinary tract infection in asymptomatic patients who perform clean intermittent catheterization.

Posted January 4th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

Do not perform diagnostic imaging to establish the diagnosis of cryptorchidism.

Posted January 4th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

SABM5-Avoid dependence on standard laboratory values for transfusion decisions; consideration of the patient’s clinical status is requisite.

Posted September 21st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

SABMPed4-Avoid transfusing older RBC units (>7 days) in infants <10 kg or < 1 year of age requiring massive transfusions to prevent hyperkalemic cardiac arrest.

Posted September 21st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

SABMPeds3-Avoid/reduce allogenic transfusion by first using cell salvage for pediatric high blood loss surgery.

Posted September 21st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

SABMPeds2- Avoid hemodilution and unnecessary blood draws to avoid dilutional coagulopathy and iatrogenic anemia.

Posted September 21st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

SABMPeds1-Don’t proceed with non-emergent major surgery until anemia is evaluated and treated.

Posted September 21st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

AOTA10-Don’t provide ambulation or gait training interventions that do not directly link to functional mobility.

Posted July 27th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

AOTA9-Don’t use slings for individuals with a hemiplegic arm that place the arm in a flexor pattern for extended periods of time.

Posted July 27th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

AOTA8-Don’t use reflex integration programs for individuals with delayed primary motor reflexes without clear links to occupational outcomes.

Posted July 27th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

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