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 .
AAPCOID-PIDS – Broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for perioperative prophylaxis Posted November 12th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
