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A simplified decision rule to rule out deep vein thrombosis using clinical assessment and D-dimer

A simplified decision rule to rule out deep vein thrombosis using clinical assessment and D-dimer

by Hans Rosenberg | Jul 8, 2021 | Journal Club, Thrombosis

Methodology: 3.5/5 Usefulness: 2/5 Xu K, et al. J Thromb Haemost. 2021 Apr 8. doi: 10.1111/jth.15337. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33834620. Question and methods: The authors sought to develop a new, simplified clinical decision rule to exclude DVT using individual...

Clinical prediction model to aid emergency doctors managing febrile children at risk of serious bacterial infections: diagnostic study

by emottawa | Aug 17, 2015 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 2.5/5 Usefulness Score: 2/5 Nijman RG, et al. BMJ. 2013 Apr 2;346:f1706.  Full Article This was a derivation, cross-validation, and external validation of a decision rule for the febrile pediatric patient to identify who is at...

Effect of the Low Risk Ankle Rule on the frequency of radiography in children with ankle injuries

by emottawa | Feb 16, 2015 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 3/5        Usefulness Score: 2/5   Boutis K, et al. CMAJ. 2013 Oct 15;185(15):E731-8 Full Article   This multicenter implementation study of a pediatric Low Risk Ankle Rule demonstrated an initial and sustained 20% decrease in...
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