Therapy (NNT) Reviews

Therapy (NNT) Reviews by Date

July 2017

• Efficacy of Direct-Acting Antivirals Compared with Older Agents for Hepatitis C

February 2017

• Glatiramer Acetate (Copaxone) for Multiple Sclerosis

May 2015

• Steroids for Acute Spinal Cord Injury
• Erythromycin for Improved Upper Endoscopy

April 2015

• Zinc for the Common Cold
• Protected: Draft Review: Liberal Transfusion Thresholds for Blood Transfusions

January 2015

• Steroids for Pharyngitis
• Antibiotics for Otitis Media
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Prior Heart Disease)
• Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Chewing Gum for Reducing Post-Caesarian Section Ileus
• PSA Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer

July 2014

• Anti-Hypertensives to Prevent Death, Heart Attacks, and Strokes
• Tight Glycemic Control for Type 2 Diabetes (Over 5 Years)
• Coronary Heart Bypass Surgery for Prevention of Death

June 2014

• Steroids for Bronchiolitis

May 2014

• Routine Health Checks for Reducing Mortality and Morbidity

November 2013

• Mediterranean Diet for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Known Heart Disease)
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (With Known Heart Disease)
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Prior Heart Disease)

October 2013

• Warfarin vs. Aspirin For Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention
• Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention

June 2013

• Diagnostic Testing for Patient Reassurance
• Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acute Peptic Ulcer Bleeding

May 2013

• PSA Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation

April 2013

• Hydroxyethyl Starch for Acute Volume Resuscitation
• Vitamins and Antioxidants for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

March 2013

• Thrombolytics for Stroke

February 2013

• Non-Invasive Ventilation for COPD Exacerbation
• Tap Water for Wound Irrigation
• Antibiotics for Infection Prevention In Ventricular Shunt Placement
• Probiotics for Preventing C. Difficile Diarrhea
• Early Invasive Management for Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Anti-Hypertensives for Cardiovascular Prevention in Mild Hypertension

January 2013

• Epidural Steroids for Sciatica
• Rhogam in Late Pregnancy for Prevention of Sensitization in At-Risk Women
• Rhogam Postpartum for Prevention of Sensitization in At-Risk Women
• Antibiotics for Clinically Diagnosed Acute Sinusitis
• Antibiotics for Radiologically-Diagnosed Sinusitis

June 2012

• Coronary Stenting for Non-Acute Coronary Disease Compared to Medical Therapy

April 2012

• Ondansetron for Pediatric Gastroenteritis

March 2012

• Magnesium for Pre-Eclampia

January 2012

• Elastic Stockings for Deep Venous Thrombosis After Stroke
• Insulin for Glucose Control in Ischemic Stroke
• Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis
• Nebulized Ipratropium for Asthma Attack

December 2011

• Elastic Stockings for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention After Surgery
• Elastic Stockings Plus Medical Therapy for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention After Surgery

September 2011

• Colloids for Resuscitation in Critically Ill Patients
• Antibiotics for Cirrhotics with Upper GI Bleeds
• Probiotics for Acute Infectious Diarrhea
• Statins for Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Steroids for Prevention of Migraine Recurrence
• Antibiotics for Animal Bites

August 2011

• Recombinant Activated Factor VII in Severe Trauma
• CT Scans to Screen for Lung Cancer

July 2011

• Antiplatelet Agents for Acute Stroke
• Aspirin for Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Hormone Replacement Therapy For Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Hormone Replacement Therapy for Cardiovascular Prevention of a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Clopidogrel for Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Clopidogrel with Aspirin for Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Clopidogrel Added to Aspirin During and After a Coronary Event or Stenting

June 2011

• Inhaled Epinephrine, Steroids for Bronchiolitis
• Factor VII for Intracerebral Hemorrhage

May 2011

• Bisphosphonates for Fracture Prevention in Post-Menopausal Women Without Prior Fractures
• Bisphosphonates for Fracture Prevention in Post-Menopausal Women With Prior Fractures or Very Low Bone Density
• Combination Inhalers (Steroids Plus Bronchodilators) for Adult Asthma
• Combination Inhalers (Steroids Plus Bronchodilators) for Childhood Asthma
• Vitamin D for Fracture Prevention (Elderly, Nursing Home)
• Vitamin D for Fracture Prevention (Community)

April 2011

• Antibiotics for Hand Lacerations
• Steroids for Meningitis

March 2011

• Tranexamic Acid for Severe Trauma
• Nebulized Hypertonic Saline for Bronchiolitis

February 2011

• Steroids for Croup
• Hypothermia for Neuroprotection After Cardiac Arrest

January 2011

• Steroids for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

December 2010

• Antibiotics (Prophylactic) for ICU Respiratory Infections
• Antibiotics for Open Fractures
• Packing Abscesses for Recurrent Infection

November 2010

• Corticosteroids for Preventing Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• Antivirals for Preventing Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• Subclavian vs. Femoral Central Line Placement
• Liberal Hemoglobin Levels for Blood Transfusions
• Topical Antibiotics for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
• Lung-Protective Ventilation for ARDS

October 2010

• Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk
• Screening Mammography for Reducing Deaths
• Octreotide for Acute Variceal Bleeding

September 2010

• Strength and Balance Programs for Elderly Falls
• Antibiotics for Sinusitis
• Mediterranean Diet for Post Heart-Attack Care
• Steroids for Sepsis
• Antivirals for Bell’s Palsy
• Steroids for Bell’s Palsy

August 2010

• Activated Protein C (Xigris) for Severe Sepsis
• MRI vs. X-Ray for Lower Back Pain
• Antibiotics for Otitis Media
• Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation for Pulmonary Edema
• Defibrillation for Cardiac Arrest
• Beta Blockers for Heart Attack
• ACLS Medications for Cardiac Arrest
• Opiates During Abdominal Pain Evaluation
• Steroids for PCP/PJ Pneumonia
• Antibiotics for COPD Exacerbation
• Steroids for COPD Exacerbation

January 2010

• Neuraminidase Inhibitors for Influenza
• Heparin for Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Thrombolytics for Major Heart Attack (STEMI)
• Inhaled Steroids upon Discharge for Asthma Attack
• Magnesium Sulfate for Asthma Attack
• Continuous vs. Intermittent Beta Agonists for Asthma Attack
• Steroids for Asthma Attack
• Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acute Upper GI Bleeding

November 2009

• Aspirin For Major Heart Attack (STEMI)
• Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism

October 2009

• Glycoprotein Inhibitors for Major Heart Attack with Stents or Angioplasty

Therapy (NNT) Reviews by System

Cardiac

• ACLS Medications for Cardiac Arrest
• Anti-Hypertensives for Cardiovascular Prevention in Mild Hypertension
• Anti-Hypertensives to Prevent Death, Heart Attacks, and Strokes
• Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism
• Aspirin for Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Aspirin For Major Heart Attack (STEMI)
• Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Beta Blockers for Heart Attack
• Clopidogrel Added to Aspirin During and After a Coronary Event or Stenting
• Clopidogrel for Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Clopidogrel with Aspirin for Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Colloids for Resuscitation in Critically Ill Patients
• Coronary Heart Bypass Surgery for Prevention of Death
• Coronary Stenting for Non-Acute Coronary Disease Compared to Medical Therapy
• Defibrillation for Cardiac Arrest
• Early Invasive Management for Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Glycoprotein Inhibitors for Major Heart Attack with Stents or Angioplasty
• Heparin for Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Hormone Replacement Therapy For Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Hormone Replacement Therapy for Cardiovascular Prevention of a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Hypothermia for Neuroprotection After Cardiac Arrest
• Mediterranean Diet for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Known Heart Disease)
• Mediterranean Diet for Post Heart-Attack Care
• Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation for Pulmonary Edema
• Statins for Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (With Known Heart Disease)
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Prior Heart Disease)
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Prior Heart Disease)
• Thrombolytics for Major Heart Attack (STEMI)
• Vitamins and Antioxidants for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
• Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention
• Warfarin vs. Aspirin For Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention

Dermatologic

• Antibiotics for Animal Bites
• Antibiotics for Hand Lacerations
• Antivirals for Preventing Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• Corticosteroids for Preventing Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• Packing Abscesses for Recurrent Infection

Endocrine

• Insulin for Glucose Control in Ischemic Stroke
• Tight Glycemic Control for Type 2 Diabetes (Over 5 Years)

Eye

• Topical Antibiotics for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Gastrointestinal

• Antibiotics for Cirrhotics with Upper GI Bleeds
• Erythromycin for Improved Upper Endoscopy
• Octreotide for Acute Variceal Bleeding
• Ondansetron for Pediatric Gastroenteritis
• Opiates During Abdominal Pain Evaluation
• Probiotics for Acute Infectious Diarrhea
• Probiotics for Preventing C. Difficile Diarrhea
• Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acute Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
• Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acute Upper GI Bleeding

Genitourinary

• Chewing Gum for Reducing Post-Caesarian Section Ileus
• PSA Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer
• PSA Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer

Gynecologic

• Hormone Replacement Therapy For Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Hormone Replacement Therapy for Cardiovascular Prevention of a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Opiates During Abdominal Pain Evaluation

Hematologic

• Elastic Stockings for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention After Surgery
• Elastic Stockings Plus Medical Therapy for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention After Surgery

Infectious

• Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis
• Antibiotics for Infection Prevention In Ventricular Shunt Placement
• Ondansetron for Pediatric Gastroenteritis
• Probiotics for Preventing C. Difficile Diarrhea
• Steroids for COPD Exacerbation
• Steroids for Pharyngitis
• Tap Water for Wound Irrigation
• Zinc for the Common Cold

Musculoskeletal

• Antibiotics for Animal Bites
• Antibiotics for Hand Lacerations
• Antibiotics for Open Fractures
• Bisphosphonates for Fracture Prevention in Post-Menopausal Women With Prior Fractures or Very Low Bone Density
• Bisphosphonates for Fracture Prevention in Post-Menopausal Women Without Prior Fractures
• Epidural Steroids for Sciatica
• MRI vs. X-Ray for Lower Back Pain
• Strength and Balance Programs for Elderly Falls
• Tap Water for Wound Irrigation
• Vitamin D for Fracture Prevention (Community)
• Vitamin D for Fracture Prevention (Elderly, Nursing Home)

Neurologic

• Anti-Hypertensives to Prevent Death, Heart Attacks, and Strokes
• Antibiotics for Infection Prevention In Ventricular Shunt Placement
• Antiplatelet Agents for Acute Stroke
• Antivirals for Bell’s Palsy
• Antivirals for Preventing Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• Aspirin for Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Clopidogrel Added to Aspirin During and After a Coronary Event or Stenting
• Clopidogrel for Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Clopidogrel with Aspirin for Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Corticosteroids for Preventing Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• Elastic Stockings for Deep Venous Thrombosis After Stroke
• Factor VII for Intracerebral Hemorrhage
• Glatiramer Acetate (Copaxone) for Multiple Sclerosis
• Insulin for Glucose Control in Ischemic Stroke
• Steroids for Acute Spinal Cord Injury
• Steroids for Bell’s Palsy
• Steroids for Meningitis
• Steroids for Prevention of Migraine Recurrence
• Thrombolytics for Stroke
• Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention
• Warfarin vs. Aspirin For Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention

Obstetric

• Magnesium for Pre-Eclampia
• Opiates During Abdominal Pain Evaluation
• Rhogam in Late Pregnancy for Prevention of Sensitization in At-Risk Women
• Rhogam Postpartum for Prevention of Sensitization in At-Risk Women

Oncologic

• CT Scans to Screen for Lung Cancer
• Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk
• PSA Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer
• PSA Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer
• Screening Mammography for Reducing Deaths

Pulmonary

• Antibiotics (Prophylactic) for ICU Respiratory Infections
• Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis
• Antibiotics for COPD Exacerbation
• Combination Inhalers (Steroids Plus Bronchodilators) for Adult Asthma
• Combination Inhalers (Steroids Plus Bronchodilators) for Childhood Asthma
• Continuous vs. Intermittent Beta Agonists for Asthma Attack
• CT Scans to Screen for Lung Cancer
• Inhaled Epinephrine, Steroids for Bronchiolitis
• Inhaled Steroids upon Discharge for Asthma Attack
• Lung-Protective Ventilation for ARDS
• Magnesium Sulfate for Asthma Attack
• Nebulized Ipratropium for Asthma Attack
• Neuraminidase Inhibitors for Influenza
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation
• Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation for Pulmonary Edema
• Non-Invasive Ventilation for COPD Exacerbation
• Steroids for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
• Steroids for Asthma Attack
• Steroids for Bronchiolitis
• Steroids for COPD Exacerbation
• Steroids for Croup
• Steroids for PCP/PJ Pneumonia

Trauma

• Antibiotics for Hand Lacerations
• Hydroxyethyl Starch for Acute Volume Resuscitation
• Recombinant Activated Factor VII in Severe Trauma
• Steroids for Acute Spinal Cord Injury
• Tranexamic Acid for Severe Trauma

Vascular

• Anti-Hypertensives to Prevent Death, Heart Attacks, and Strokes

Therapy (NNT) Reviews Alphabetically

A

• ACLS Medications for Cardiac Arrest
• Activated Protein C (Xigris) for Severe Sepsis
• Anti-Hypertensives for Cardiovascular Prevention in Mild Hypertension
• Anti-Hypertensives to Prevent Death, Heart Attacks, and Strokes
• Antibiotics (Prophylactic) for ICU Respiratory Infections
• Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis
• Antibiotics for Animal Bites
• Antibiotics for Cirrhotics with Upper GI Bleeds
• Antibiotics for Clinically Diagnosed Acute Sinusitis
• Antibiotics for COPD Exacerbation
• Antibiotics for Hand Lacerations
• Antibiotics for Infection Prevention In Ventricular Shunt Placement
• Antibiotics for Open Fractures
• Antibiotics for Otitis Media
• Antibiotics for Otitis Media
• Antibiotics for Radiologically-Diagnosed Sinusitis
• Antibiotics for Sinusitis
• Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism
• Antiplatelet Agents for Acute Stroke
• Antivirals for Bell’s Palsy
• Antivirals for Preventing Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• Aspirin for Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Aspirin For Major Heart Attack (STEMI)
• Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke

B

• Beta Blockers for Heart Attack
• Bisphosphonates for Fracture Prevention in Post-Menopausal Women With Prior Fractures or Very Low Bone Density
• Bisphosphonates for Fracture Prevention in Post-Menopausal Women Without Prior Fractures

C

• Chewing Gum for Reducing Post-Caesarian Section Ileus
• Clopidogrel Added to Aspirin During and After a Coronary Event or Stenting
• Clopidogrel for Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Clopidogrel with Aspirin for Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Colloids for Resuscitation in Critically Ill Patients
• Combination Inhalers (Steroids Plus Bronchodilators) for Adult Asthma
• Combination Inhalers (Steroids Plus Bronchodilators) for Childhood Asthma
• Continuous vs. Intermittent Beta Agonists for Asthma Attack
• Coronary Heart Bypass Surgery for Prevention of Death
• Coronary Stenting for Non-Acute Coronary Disease Compared to Medical Therapy
• Corticosteroids for Preventing Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• CT Scans to Screen for Lung Cancer

D

• Defibrillation for Cardiac Arrest
• Diagnostic Testing for Patient Reassurance
• Protected: Draft Review: Liberal Transfusion Thresholds for Blood Transfusions

E

• Early Invasive Management for Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Efficacy of Direct-Acting Antivirals Compared with Older Agents for Hepatitis C
• Elastic Stockings for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention After Surgery
• Elastic Stockings for Deep Venous Thrombosis After Stroke
• Elastic Stockings Plus Medical Therapy for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention After Surgery
• Epidural Steroids for Sciatica
• Erythromycin for Improved Upper Endoscopy

F

• Factor VII for Intracerebral Hemorrhage

G

• Glatiramer Acetate (Copaxone) for Multiple Sclerosis
• Glycoprotein Inhibitors for Major Heart Attack with Stents or Angioplasty

H

• Heparin for Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk
• Hormone Replacement Therapy For Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Hormone Replacement Therapy for Cardiovascular Prevention of a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Hydroxyethyl Starch for Acute Volume Resuscitation
• Hypothermia for Neuroprotection After Cardiac Arrest

I

• Inhaled Epinephrine, Steroids for Bronchiolitis
• Inhaled Steroids upon Discharge for Asthma Attack
• Insulin for Glucose Control in Ischemic Stroke

L

• Liberal Hemoglobin Levels for Blood Transfusions
• Lung-Protective Ventilation for ARDS

M

• Magnesium for Pre-Eclampia
• Magnesium Sulfate for Asthma Attack
• Mediterranean Diet for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Known Heart Disease)
• Mediterranean Diet for Post Heart-Attack Care
• MRI vs. X-Ray for Lower Back Pain

N

• Nebulized Hypertonic Saline for Bronchiolitis
• Nebulized Ipratropium for Asthma Attack
• Neuraminidase Inhibitors for Influenza
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation
• Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation for Pulmonary Edema
• Non-Invasive Ventilation for COPD Exacerbation

O

• Octreotide for Acute Variceal Bleeding
• Ondansetron for Pediatric Gastroenteritis
• Opiates During Abdominal Pain Evaluation

P

• Packing Abscesses for Recurrent Infection
• Probiotics for Acute Infectious Diarrhea
• Probiotics for Preventing C. Difficile Diarrhea
• Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acute Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
• Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acute Upper GI Bleeding
• PSA Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer
• PSA Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer

R

• Recombinant Activated Factor VII in Severe Trauma
• Rhogam in Late Pregnancy for Prevention of Sensitization in At-Risk Women
• Rhogam Postpartum for Prevention of Sensitization in At-Risk Women
• Routine Health Checks for Reducing Mortality and Morbidity

S

• Screening Mammography for Reducing Deaths
• Statins for Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (With Known Heart Disease)
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Prior Heart Disease)
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Prior Heart Disease)
• Steroids for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
• Steroids for Acute Spinal Cord Injury
• Steroids for Asthma Attack
• Steroids for Bell’s Palsy
• Steroids for Bronchiolitis
• Steroids for COPD Exacerbation
• Steroids for Croup
• Steroids for Meningitis
• Steroids for PCP/PJ Pneumonia
• Steroids for Pharyngitis
• Steroids for Prevention of Migraine Recurrence
• Steroids for Sepsis
• Strength and Balance Programs for Elderly Falls
• Subclavian vs. Femoral Central Line Placement

T

• Tap Water for Wound Irrigation
• Thrombolytics for Major Heart Attack (STEMI)
• Thrombolytics for Stroke
• Tight Glycemic Control for Type 2 Diabetes (Over 5 Years)
• Topical Antibiotics for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
• Tranexamic Acid for Severe Trauma

V

• Vitamin D for Fracture Prevention (Community)
• Vitamin D for Fracture Prevention (Elderly, Nursing Home)
• Vitamins and Antioxidants for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

W

• Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention
• Warfarin vs. Aspirin For Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention

Z

• Zinc for the Common Cold

Therapy (NNT) Reviews by Rating

Green

• Anti-Hypertensives to Prevent Death, Heart Attacks, and Strokes
• Antibiotics (Prophylactic) for ICU Respiratory Infections
• Antibiotics for Cirrhotics with Upper GI Bleeds
• Antibiotics for COPD Exacerbation
• Antibiotics for Infection Prevention In Ventricular Shunt Placement
• Antibiotics for Open Fractures
• Antiplatelet Agents for Acute Stroke
• Aspirin for Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Aspirin For Major Heart Attack (STEMI)
• Bisphosphonates for Fracture Prevention in Post-Menopausal Women With Prior Fractures or Very Low Bone Density
• Clopidogrel Added to Aspirin During and After a Coronary Event or Stenting
• Clopidogrel for Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Continuous vs. Intermittent Beta Agonists for Asthma Attack
• Defibrillation for Cardiac Arrest
• Elastic Stockings for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention After Surgery
• Elastic Stockings Plus Medical Therapy for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention After Surgery
• Erythromycin for Improved Upper Endoscopy
• Glatiramer Acetate (Copaxone) for Multiple Sclerosis
• Hypothermia for Neuroprotection After Cardiac Arrest
• Inhaled Epinephrine, Steroids for Bronchiolitis
• Lung-Protective Ventilation for ARDS
• Magnesium for Pre-Eclampia
• Magnesium Sulfate for Asthma Attack
• Mediterranean Diet for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Known Heart Disease)
• Mediterranean Diet for Post Heart-Attack Care
• Nebulized Hypertonic Saline for Bronchiolitis
• Nebulized Ipratropium for Asthma Attack
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation
• Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation for Pulmonary Edema
• Non-Invasive Ventilation for COPD Exacerbation
• Ondansetron for Pediatric Gastroenteritis
• Opiates During Abdominal Pain Evaluation
• Probiotics for Acute Infectious Diarrhea
• Probiotics for Preventing C. Difficile Diarrhea
• Rhogam Postpartum for Prevention of Sensitization in At-Risk Women
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (With Known Heart Disease)
• Steroids for Asthma Attack
• Steroids for Bell’s Palsy
• Steroids for COPD Exacerbation
• Steroids for Croup
• Steroids for Meningitis
• Steroids for PCP/PJ Pneumonia
• Steroids for Pharyngitis
• Steroids for Prevention of Migraine Recurrence
• Strength and Balance Programs for Elderly Falls
• Tap Water for Wound Irrigation
• Thrombolytics for Major Heart Attack (STEMI)
• Topical Antibiotics for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
• Tranexamic Acid for Severe Trauma
• Vitamin D for Fracture Prevention (Elderly, Nursing Home)
• Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention
• Warfarin vs. Aspirin For Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention

Yellow

• Antibiotics for Animal Bites
• Antibiotics for Radiologically-Diagnosed Sinusitis
• Antibiotics for Sinusitis
• Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism
• Antivirals for Preventing Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• Chewing Gum for Reducing Post-Caesarian Section Ileus
• Coronary Heart Bypass Surgery for Prevention of Death
• Corticosteroids for Preventing Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• CT Scans to Screen for Lung Cancer
• Efficacy of Direct-Acting Antivirals Compared with Older Agents for Hepatitis C
• Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk
• Neuraminidase Inhibitors for Influenza
• Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acute Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
• Rhogam in Late Pregnancy for Prevention of Sensitization in At-Risk Women
• Routine Health Checks for Reducing Mortality and Morbidity
• Subclavian vs. Femoral Central Line Placement
• Zinc for the Common Cold

Red

• ACLS Medications for Cardiac Arrest
• Anti-Hypertensives for Cardiovascular Prevention in Mild Hypertension
• Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis
• Antibiotics for Hand Lacerations
• Antibiotics for Otitis Media
• Antibiotics for Otitis Media
• Antivirals for Bell’s Palsy
• Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Beta Blockers for Heart Attack
• Bisphosphonates for Fracture Prevention in Post-Menopausal Women Without Prior Fractures
• Clopidogrel with Aspirin for Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Colloids for Resuscitation in Critically Ill Patients
• Combination Inhalers (Steroids Plus Bronchodilators) for Adult Asthma
• Combination Inhalers (Steroids Plus Bronchodilators) for Childhood Asthma
• Diagnostic Testing for Patient Reassurance
• Early Invasive Management for Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Epidural Steroids for Sciatica
• Factor VII for Intracerebral Hemorrhage
• Hormone Replacement Therapy For Cardiovascular Prevention (After Prior Heart Attack or Stroke)
• Inhaled Steroids upon Discharge for Asthma Attack
• MRI vs. X-Ray for Lower Back Pain
• Octreotide for Acute Variceal Bleeding
• Packing Abscesses for Recurrent Infection
• Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acute Upper GI Bleeding
• Recombinant Activated Factor VII in Severe Trauma
• Screening Mammography for Reducing Deaths
• Statins for Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Prior Heart Disease)
• Statins for Heart Disease Prevention (Without Prior Heart Disease)
• Steroids for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
• Steroids for Bronchiolitis
• Steroids for Sepsis
• Thrombolytics for Stroke
• Tight Glycemic Control for Type 2 Diabetes (Over 5 Years)
• Vitamins and Antioxidants for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Black/Caution

• Vitamin D for Fracture Prevention (Community)
• Steroids for Acute Spinal Cord Injury
• PSA Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer
• PSA Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer
• Liberal Hemoglobin Levels for Blood Transfusions
• Insulin for Glucose Control in Ischemic Stroke
• Hydroxyethyl Starch for Acute Volume Resuscitation
• Hormone Replacement Therapy for Cardiovascular Prevention of a First Heart Attack or Stroke
• Heparin for Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Glycoprotein Inhibitors for Major Heart Attack with Stents or Angioplasty
• Elastic Stockings for Deep Venous Thrombosis After Stroke
• Protected: Draft Review: Liberal Transfusion Thresholds for Blood Transfusions
• Coronary Stenting for Non-Acute Coronary Disease Compared to Medical Therapy
• Antibiotics for Clinically Diagnosed Acute Sinusitis
• Activated Protein C (Xigris) for Severe Sepsis