Clinical Pathway for Suspected Appendicitis
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Introduction of the clinical pathway for appendicitis implemented at Lebonner Children's Hospital.
Introduction of the clinical pathway for appendicitis implemented at Lebonner Children's Hospital.
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Explanation of the pathway: Low-risk patients discharged home.
Explanation of the pathway: Low-risk patients discharged home.
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Explanation of the pathway: Medium-risk receive ultrasound; High-risk receive surgical consult.
Explanation of the pathway: Medium-risk receive ultrasound; High-risk receive surgical consult.
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Diagnostic accuracy of the clinical pathway: 94%.
Diagnostic accuracy of the clinical pathway: 94%.
Topic overview
Dr. Ponsky shares the findings from the Pediatrics' article, “Prospective Evaluation of a Clinical Pathway for Suspected Appendicitis.”
Link to full article: https://gcmd.co/2Qzy6MH
Intended audience: Healthcare professionals and clinicians.
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