Do not obtain comprehensive viral panel testing for patients who have suspected respiratory viral illnesses. Posted November 30th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
Do not obtain abdominal radiographs for suspected constipation. Posted November 30th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
Do not order laboratory testing or a CT scan of the head for a patient with an unprovoked, generalized seizure or a simple febrile seizure who has returned to baseline mental status. Posted November 30th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCAEP1-Do not obtain radiographs in children with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first-time wheezing. Posted November 30th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
Do not obtain screening laboratory tests in the medical clearance process of pediatric patients who require inpatient psychiatric admission unless clinically indicated. Posted November 30th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
Do not test for influenza unless the patient is symptomatic and the result will influence clinical management and decision making. Posted November 3rd, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
Do not perform heterophile antibody (monospot) testing to diagnose acute EBV infection in children less than 5 years of age. Posted November 3rd, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
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 .
