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Avoid using expensive fixation in hammertoe surgery without first engaging in shared decision making to evaluate alternatives.

Posted January 20th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

Avoid major reconstructive surgical intervention on children with clubfoot without prior Ponseti casting therapy per standard protocols.

Posted January 20th, 2022 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 .

AAPSNS1-Do not perform routine imaging for evaluation of infant head shape.

Posted March 14th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

ASH-ASPHO – Platelet transfusions for asymptomatic pediatric patients

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

AAP SOSu – Avoid routine use of whole-body CT scanning in trauma patients

Posted November 4th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AAP SOSu – Avoid CT scan as first-line imaging in suspected appendicitis

Posted November 4th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AAP SOSu – Avoid performing antireflux operations during gastrostomy insertion

Posted November 4th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AAP SOSu – Avoid surgery referral for umbilical hernias until age 4-5

Posted November 4th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AAP SOSu – Reduce post-operative opioid requirements

Posted November 4th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

SAGES – Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis

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

SAGES – Routine cholecystectomy for asymptomatic cholelithiasis

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

SAGES – Imaging for suspected gallstone disease

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

SAGES – Post-op pain control

Posted January 8th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AAPCOID-PIDS – Broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for perioperative prophylaxis

Posted November 12th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

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