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| 71 | Imaging for Suspected Appendicitis
Family physicians play a valuable role in the early diagnosis of acute appendicitis. However, the overall diagnostic accuracy achieved by traditional history and physical examination is only about 80 percent. Imaging techniques such as ultrasonography and computed tomography can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.  |
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| 85 | Procedural Sedation in the Acute Care Setting
Procedural sedation and analgesia should be performed only by health care professionals who are skilled in managing possible complications, including cardiorespiratory compromise. Common agents such as etomidate, ketamine, fentanyl, and midazolam are easy to use and predictable, and have excellent safety profiles. |
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| 95 | Insertion and Removal of Intrauterine Devices
Parous women in stable, mutually monogamous relationships who seek contraception are ideal candidates for the intrauterine device (IUD). Two IUDs are available: a copper-releasing device and a hormone-releasing device. Family physicians should counsel their patients about which contraceptive is best for them and can insert the device during a normal office visit using individual IUD protocols. |
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| 105 | Understanding and Interpreting Serum Protein
Electrophoresis
Serum protein electrophoresis is used to identify patients with multiple myeloma and other disorders of serum protein. Monoclonal gammopathies are associated with a clonal process that is malignant or potentially malignant, whereas polyclonal gammopathies may be caused by any reactive or inflammatory process. |
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