Safely reducing abdominal/pelvic computed tomography imaging in pediatric trauma: a quality improvement initiative

Safely reducing abdominal/pelvic computed tomography imaging in pediatric trauma: a quality improvement initiative

Methodology: 4.5/5 Usefulness: 5/5 Beno S, al. CJEM. 2022 Aug;24(5):535-543.  Editorial: Reducing overuse of CT imaging in pediatric trauma: a model example of the Model for Improvement. Question and Methods: The aim  of this QI project was to reduce unnecessary CT...
RAFF-3 Trial: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomised Trial to Improve Care of Acute Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter in the Emergency Department

RAFF-3 Trial: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomised Trial to Improve Care of Acute Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter in the Emergency Department

Methodology: 4/5 Usefulness: 5/5 Stiell IG, et al. Can J Cardiol. 2021 Oct;37(10):1569-1577. Question and Methods: Using a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial, does implementation of the CAEP Best Practice Checklist for acute atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter...
Thrombectomy for anterior circulation stroke beyond 6 h from time last known well (AURORA): a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis

Thrombectomy for anterior circulation stroke beyond 6 h from time last known well (AURORA): a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis

Methodology: 3/5 Usefulness: 2/5 Jovin TG, et al. Lancet. 2022 Jan 15;399(10321):249-258. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)01341-6. Editorial: Late thrombectomy for ischaemic stroke. Dippel D, et al. Lancet. 2022 Jan 15;399(10321):213-215. Question and Methods: This...