AAPSNS5-Do not routinely obtain a CT or MRI scan for developmentally normal, clinically asymptomatic infants with macrocephaly. Posted March 15th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPSNS4-Do not perform routine imaging for evaluation of VP shunt function in a patient without signs or symptoms of shunt malfunction. Posted March 15th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPSNS3-Do not routinely perform imaging or routine elective procedures requiring sedation or general anesthesia for very young children with low-risk asymptomatic lesions. Posted March 14th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPSNS2-Do not obtain imaging of the cervical spine following trauma in an awake and alert patient without considering the use of clinical decision making (CDM) tools for cervical spine clearance. Posted March 14th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPSNS1-Do not perform routine imaging for evaluation of infant head shape. Posted March 14th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AES – Routine testing for antiepileptic drug levels Posted August 15th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AES – Valproate in females of childbearing potential Posted August 15th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AES – EEG as part of initial syncope work-up Posted August 15th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AES – Antiepileptic drugs after withdrawal seizures Posted August 15th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AES – Brain imaging after acute seizure in epileptic patients Posted August 14th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AANEM – Genetic testing for nerve and muscle diseases Posted July 31st, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AANEM – Opioids or narcotics to treat neuropathic pain Posted July 31st, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AANEM – B vitamin supplements to treat polyneuropathy or neuropathic pain Posted July 31st, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AANEM – IVIG to treat idiopathic length dependent axonal polyneuropathy Posted July 31st, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
