AAPPPSM5- Do not routinely use airway clearance therapy in conditions such as asthma, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. Posted August 17th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPPPSM4-Do not interpret pediatric sleep studies using adult standards. Pediatric sleep studies should be performed and interpreted according to pediatric standards, even if performed in a laboratory that predominantly studies adults. Posted August 17th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPPPSM3-Avoid administering nebulized medications by “blow by,” or placing the mask or nebulizer tubing near the child’s nose and mouth rather than securing the mask properly to the face. A t-piece with mouthpiece or face mask should be used instead. Posted August 17th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPPPSM-2 Do not use LABA/steroid combination drugs as initial therapy for intermittent or mild persistent asthma. Posted August 17th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPPPSM-1Avoid stepping up asthma therapy (adding new drugs or going to higher doses) before assessing adherence, appropriateness of device, and technique with current asthma medications. Posted August 17th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
ASCP – Broad respiratory pathogen panels Posted September 4th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ASCP – Sputum cytology to evaluate peripheral lung lesions Posted October 19th, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ACEP – CT pulmonary angiography in ED patients Posted October 27th, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAP – High-dose dexamthasone for bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants Posted March 17th, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ACOEM – Routine sleep studies for sleep disorders Posted February 24th, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
STS – Pulmonary function testing prior to cardiac surgery Posted February 21st, 2013 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SNMMI – Computed tomography angiogram to diagnose pulmonary embolism in young women Posted February 21st, 2013 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SHM (Pediatric) – Continuous pulse oximetry in children with acute respiratory illness Posted February 21st, 2013 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SHM (Pediatric) – Sytemic corticosteroids for uncomplicated lower respiratory tract infection in children under 2 Posted February 21st, 2013 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SHM (Pediatric) – Bronchodilators for bronchiolitis in children Posted February 21st, 2013 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
