Cellulitis: A Review of Current Practice Guidelines and Differentiation from Pseudocellulitis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle A. Boettler ◽  
Benjamin H. Kaffenberger ◽  
Catherine G. Chung
Keyword(s):  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Current Practice

scholarly journals Current practice guidelines for suspected choledocholithiasis: new questions for a common problem

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 (5) ◽  
pp. 1201-1202
Author(s):  
Nitin Jagtap ◽  
Manu Tandan ◽  
Sundeep Lakhtakia ◽  
D. Nageshwar Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Current Practice

scholarly journals Conflict between Guideline Methodologic Quality and Recommendation Validity: A Potential Problem for Practitioners

2006 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Watine ◽  
Bruno Friedberg ◽  
Eva Nagy ◽  
Rita Onody ◽  
Wytze Oosterhuis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Potential Problem ◽  
Guideline Development ◽  
Laboratory Medicine ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Methodologic Quality

Abstract Background: It is not clear if good methodologic quality in current practice guidelines necessarily leads to more valid recommendations, i.e., those that are supported with consistent research evidence or, when evidence is conflicting or lacking, with sufficient consensus among the guideline development team. To help clarify this issue, we assessed whether there is a link between methodologic quality and recommendation validity in practice guidelines for the use of laboratory tests in the management of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods: We conducted a systematic review of data on laboratory tests in NSCLC published in English or in French within the last 10 years and retrieved 11 practice guidelines for the use of these tests. The guidelines were critically appraised and scored for methodologic quality and recommendation validity based on the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation (AGREE) criteria and on the systematic review. Results: Overall, these 11 guidelines had considerable shortcomings in methodologic quality and, to a lesser extent, in recommendation validity. Practice guidelines with the best methodologic quality were not necessarily the most valid in their recommendations, and conversely. Conclusions: Poor methodologic quality and lack of recommendation validity in laboratory medicine call for methodologic standards of guideline development and for international collaboration of guideline development agencies. We advise readers of guidelines to critically evaluate the methods used as well as the content of the recommendations before adopting them for use in practice.

Clearing the air: Chronic respiratory illnesses and smoking cessation in the adult psychiatric population

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-161
Author(s):  
Emma C. Palmer ◽  
Emily K. Frederick
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Nicotine Dependence ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Psychiatric Illness ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Respiratory Illnesses ◽  
Medication Therapy ◽  
Psychiatric Population

Objective: To review current practice guidelines in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), review therapeutic options for smoking cessation, and apply current evidence to management of these conditions in the psychiatric population. Background: Chronic respiratory illnesses and nicotine dependence are frequently encountered conditions in the psychiatric population. Psychiatric illness itself may contribute to or be affected by these conditions; medication therapy may additionally be linked to alterations in mental status. However, it is well established that when left untreated or improperly managed, chronic respiratory illness and tobacco use can negatively affect patients' quality of life and lead to increased healthcare utilization. Methods: Current practice guidelines, literature reviews, and primary data pertaining to management of patients with asthma, COPD, and nicotine dependence were examined. Additional data regarding patients with psychiatric illness was reviewed and commented upon. Conclusions: Management of this particular population can pose significant clinical challenges. Regardless of what factors may contribute to the disease states and their treatment, it is important for clinicians to identify and take steps to manage both respiratory and psychiatric concerns as they are able. Identification, evidence-based treatment with appropriate medication therapy, and continuing patient education should be used together to help improve patient outcomes.

scholarly journals Challenges in pancreatic adenocarcinoma surgery - National survey and current practice guidelines

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. e0173374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameer A. Dhayat ◽  
Philip Mirgorod ◽  
Christina Lenschow ◽  
Norbert Senninger ◽  
Christoph Anthoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Current Practice

scholarly journals Anomalous Brachial Artery Bifurcations Can Be at Increased Risk for Entrapment in Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures, but Do Not Alter Practice Guidelines

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narendran Pushpasekaran ◽  
Bibu George ◽  
Veliyaveettil Muhamed Khaleel ◽  
Bhaskara Kukkehalli Gundu Rao
Keyword(s):  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Brachial Artery ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Index Case ◽  
Fracture Site ◽  
Limb Perfusion ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Supracondylar Humerus Fractures ◽  
Humerus Fractures

AbstractLimb-threatening events arising subsequent to fixation of pediatric supracondylar humerus (SCH) fractures are infrequent. We experienced an untoward pulseless hand in a 9-year-old boy subsequent to reduction and fixation of a SCH fracture with unremarkable preoperative neurovascular examination. A dilemma persists in consideration of parameters to assess limb perfusion from an array of investigations. Recently, clinical practice guidelines in the management of pediatric SCH have been established based on appropriate use criteria and in compliance, we undertook vascular exploration. We observed a variant of high brachial artery bifurcation entrapped in the fracture site. The injuries were appropriately managed without complications and had excellent outcomes in a follow-up period of 11 months. This index case report of a preexisting brachial artery bifurcation variant associating a limb-threatening event in postoperative period also highlights the effective utility of the current practice guidelines in management of pediatric SCH fractures.

Pediatric Anesthesia Outside of the Operating Room

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Mahmoud ◽  
Robert S. Holzman ◽  
Keira P. Mason
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Pediatric Anesthesia ◽  
Infertility Treatment ◽  
Anesthesia Care ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Practical Recommendations

This textbook provides an important tool to cover major aspects of anesthesia care in non–operating room anesthesia (NORA) locations. It outlines perioperative concerns for the most commonly performed procedures in NORA settings. An overview of various anesthesia delivery techniques and tools required to optimize the patient before endoscopy, cardiac, and neuroradiology procedures are provided. The text also covers specialized situations, including a pediatric update on anesthesia/sedation strategies for dental procedures, electroconvulsive therapy, cosmetic procedures, ophthalmologic surgery, procedures in the emergency department, and infertility treatment. Practical recommendations based on current literature and author experience are presented, and current practice guidelines are reviewed.

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