Contrast vs. NonContrast CT

Indications for CT without Contrast Common indications for CT without contrast include:  Suspected stroke within the first 3 hours of symptom onset; closed head injury; diffuse lung disease; chronic dyspnea; soft-tissue swelling, infection, or trauma of the...

Splinting and Casting

Nick and Ed are two MAs who work with Dr. Pardino and other ortho docs at DRMC and do most of the casts and splints. Work with them to get more experience with casting and splinting. 1. Splinting Guide 3M Scotchcast Splinting and Casting Poster electronic splinting...

Choosing Topical Steroids

From AAFP: Choosing Topical Corticosteroids and C, cream; F, foam, G, gel; L, lotion; O ointment, So, solution Class/Potency Name & Concentration  Formulation Ultra-high (I) Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% O Clobetasol propionate 0.05% C, G, O, L, So, F High (II)...

Hepatitis Panel

Acute Hepatitis Panel An acute viral hepatitis panel typically includes the following tests: Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM; Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM; Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Hepatitis C Antibody Chronic Hepatitis Panel A chronic viral hepatitis panel typically...