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SCCM5- Don’t provide care that is discordant with the patient’s goals and values.

Posted February 1st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

SCCM4- Don’t delay mobilizing ICU patients.

Posted February 1st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

SCCM3-Don’t continue antibiotic therapy without evidence of need.

Posted February 1st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

SCCM2-Don’t delay progress towards liberation from mechanical ventilation.

Posted February 1st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

SCCM1-Don’t retain catheters and drains in place without a clear indication.

Posted February 1st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

SAGES – Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis

Posted January 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AES – Brain imaging after acute seizure in epileptic patients

Posted August 14th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AAFP – Transfuse minimum of red blood cell units to relieve symptoms of anemia

Posted August 8th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

ASCP – Testing for Protein C, Protein S or Antithrombin during active clotting event

Posted October 19th, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

ACMT and AACT – Fasciotomy for snake bites

Posted March 26th, 2015 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

ACMT and AACT – Phenytoin or fosphenytoin to treat seizures

Posted March 26th, 2015 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

ACEP – CT of abdomen and pelvis for ED patients under 50

Posted October 27th, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

ACEP – Antibiotics in the ED for sinusitis

Posted October 27th, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

ACEP – Lumbar spine imaging in the ED

Posted October 27th, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

ACEP – CT pulmonary angiography in ED patients

Posted October 27th, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

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