[…] Rue Carlton, suite 1502 Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3C 3H8 T 204.926.8005 1.866.320.8796 – Toll –free Manitoba only F 204.940.1761 CLINICAL PRACTICE CHANGE February 28, 2017 Fecal Occult Blood Testing in Hospitalized Patients Date Effective: March 27, 2017 Background Information: • The current version of fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in Manitoba is guaiac based, requiring […]

[…] Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H8 155, Rue Carlton, suite 1502 Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3C 3H8 T 204.926.8005 1.866.320.8796 – Toll –free Manitoba only F 204.940.1761 September 15, 2015 aPTT Test This is a follow up on the Choosing Wisely initiative regarding appropriate utilization of the aPTT test as described in previous memos of October 1, 2013 […]

ROUTINE PREOPERATIVE LAB TEST GUIDELINES For adult patients (≥ 16 years) undergoing elective surgery TESTS WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF SURGERYare valid , provided there has been no interim change in the patient’s condition. EXCLUSIONSthis guideline does not apply to patients undergoing cardiac surgery or cesarean section . CLINICAL JUDGEMENT IS REQUIREDas additional tests may […]

[…] une tomodensitométrie (CT scan) ou une imagerie par résonnance magnétique (IRM) pour en trouver la cause. Sachez que ce n’est généralement pas nécessaire. Voici pourquoi : Ces tests ne vous aideront pas à vous remettre sur pied plus rapidement. La plupart des gens qui souffrent de douleurs au bas du dos se sentent mieux […]

[…] caused by smoking), and heart disease. Treating Breathing Issues: Have you been told that you have asthma or prescribed an inhaler (puffer) for asthma, but never been tested? Since the treatment of asthma is very different than for these other causes, it is important to know the cause of your symptoms to make sure […]

[…] conditions such as lung “fibrosis” (scarring). Treating Breathing Issues: Have you been told that you have COPD or prescribed an inhaler (puffer) for COPD, but never been tested? Some people on COPD inhalers may not actually have COPD. Studies show that some people who use COPD inhalers do not actually have COPD. This means: […]

[…] you are seeing during an emergency department visit may help you be actively involved in your care, and possibly avoid unnecessary and in some cases potentially harmful testing, procedures and treatments. That’s why the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians lists five common procedures and treatments you should know about: 1. CT scans of the […]

[…] throat symptoms include fever, redness, and trouble swallowing usually without a cough and runny nose. Your health care provider will decide if your child needs a strep test. If the test shows it is strep, then the health care provider will prescribe antibiotics. Things you can do to help with colds & flu: Try […]

If you stay in a hospital overnight or longer, you may have many blood tests. Sometimes you need all these tests, especially if you are very sick. But sometimes you get more tests than you need. Here’s what you should know about blood tests in the hospital. Common blood tests. When you’re in the […]

[…] des bactéries dans leur urine. Cela ne signifie pas nécessairement qu’elles souffrent d’une infection urinaire, mais les professionnels de la santé leur donnent systématiquement des antibiotiques lorsqu’un test de routine révèle la présence de bactéries. Les antibiotiques n’aident pas ces patients car : • ils ne préviennent pas les infections urinaires; • ils n’aident […]