Overview

Overview

PICO/Mini-CATQuestion
1In adults presenting to ED w/ suspected acute appendicitis, does the addition of POCUS to standard clinical evaluation (history, physical exam, labs) improve the accuracy of diagnosis compared to clinical evaluation alone?
2In adults presenting to the ED w/ acute non-radiating MSK pain, does IM ketorolac compared with PO NSAIDs or PO acetaminophen lead to better short-term pain relief and fewer adverse effects?
3In adults presenting to ED w/ acute acetaminophen overdose, does IV N-acetylcysteine compared to PO N-acetylcysteine more effectively prevent hepatotoxicity?