Primary Care Guideline

AAA Screening

Recommended for males aged 65-80 with a one-time ultrasound, irrespective of smoking history.

Cholesterol Screening

Conducted at 40 years old every 5 years, or annually for diabetics.

Hypertension Screening

Advised at every visit.

Breast Cancer Screening

Guidelines for ages 50-74 include mammography every 2-3 years.

Vitamin Deficiency Screening

Recommendations unclear for individuals at normal risk; high-risk groups should have 25D levels checked.

Thyroid Ultrasound and TSH Screening

Indicated for individuals with specific factors like family history of medullary thyroid cancer.

Barrett's, Celiac, and CRC Screening

CRC screening for normal-risk individuals aged 50-74 involves FIT or flexible sigmoidoscopy.

Esophageal, Gastric, and HCC Screening

HCC screening every 6 months for individuals with cirrhosis.

Bladder Cancer Screening

Not recommended for asymptomatic individuals.

Alcohol Abuse Screening

Utilizes the CAGE questionnaire.

Depression Screening

Unclear for 7-11-year-olds; use PHQ-A questionnaire.

Anemia Screening

For high-risk infants; universal hemoglobin testing at 12 months.

Low Back Pain Management

Includes exercise and education.

Breast Cancer Prevention

Involves lifestyle modifications and considering hormonal therapy.

Oral Cancer Risk Factors

Include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, sun exposure, and HPV infection.

Osteoporosis Management

Includes weight-bearing exercises and addressing vitamin D deficiency.

Pressure Ulcers Prevention

Involves reducing pressure points and maintaining skin moisture.

DM Management

Includes dietary modifications, regular exercise, and flu vaccination.

HRT in Postmenopausal Women

Not recommended for osteoporosis prevention or CAD.

CRC Risk Factors

Include high cholesterol, alcohol consumption, and obesity.

Preventive Strategies for Endometrial Cancer

Include combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives, weight management, and increasing parity.

Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors

Postmenopausal unopposed estrogen use, genetic predisposition (BRCA testing), elevated BMI, and tall stature.

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors

Family history, African descent, use of finasteride or dutasteride for risk reduction.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention

Strategies like back sleeping, firm surface, room-sharing, avoiding soft bedding, tobacco exposure, and overheating.

Elderly Driving Assessments

Consider dementia, motor vehicle accidents history, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores, alcohol use, and medications.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Postmenopausal Women

Effects on hip fracture, breast cancer, VTE, cholecystitis, dementia, and CAD risks.

VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)

Safety, success rate, TOLAC services, and PVBAC for eligible candidates.

GBS (Group B Streptococcus) in Pregnancy

Screening, IAP recommendations, antibiotic choices, and prevention strategies.

Behavioral Health

Management of psychiatric and substance use disorders, including alcohol use disorder, anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, and eating disorders.

Intravascular Catheter

Recommendations for PICC, peripheral vs. central access, site preference, infection risk reduction, and catheter management.

Endocarditis Prevention

Emphasize oral hygiene, antibiotic use, antistreptococcal prophylaxis, and preoperative dental evaluation.

Influenza Chemoprophylaxis and Immunization

Use of zanamivir, oseltamivir, vaccination recommendations, contraindications, and GBS considerations.

AKI (Acute Kidney Injury) Management

Fluid choice, volume expansion indications, diuretics, dopamine, vasopressors, and NAC use.

Asthma Prevention in Children

Avoidance strategies, maternal factors, allergen avoidance, and asthma prevention effectiveness.

Atherosclerotic CVD in Children

Dietary recommendations, physical exercise encouragement, and lipid specialist consultation.

Concussion Management

Considerations for sports participation discontinuation in case of chronic defects or repeat concussions.

Dental Caries Prevention in Young Children

Daily gum cleaning, fluoride varnish application, supplementation, and mouthwash benefits.

Otitis Media Prevention

Avoidance of prophylactic antibiotics, exclusive breastfeeding, tobacco exposure elimination, and vaccination recommendations.