4 results
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
: Cost Effectiveness ... enzymes, Head CT ... #diagnosis #workup ... #testing #Cost ... table #comparison
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
C difficile assay ... Ova and parasite testing ... Bloody diarrhea, fever ... Acute #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Approaching a Difficult ... Private practice setting ... intubation rate • Fewer ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... any mention of a difficult ... b) CHF c) CVA ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management