Mini-Cat/PICO Topic Table

RotationWeekPICO/Mini CATQuestion
RT 1 – SurgeryWinter OnlinePICOIn patients presenting with critical limb ischemia from severe peripheral artery disease requiring surgical treatment, does bypass surgery have better overall patient outcomes than angioplasty?
RT 1 – SurgeryWK 2PICODoes a modified diet high fiber diet reduce the risk of developing diverticulitis?
RT 1 – SurgeryWK 4PICOIn patients with radiation-induced cystitis, does hyperbaric oxygen therapy improve symptomatic outcomes?
RT 2 – LTCWK 2PICOIn patients with Type 2 diabetes, do SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce the risk of cardiovascular events?
RT 2 – LTCWK 4PICOIn geriatric patients, does aspirin reduce the risk of cardiovascular events?
RT 3 – Emergency MedicineWK 1PICOIn low-risk patients presenting to the hospital with suspected acute aortic dissection, can a negative D-dimer result rule out the diagnosis?
RT 3 – Emergency MedicineWK 2PICOIn patients with skin lacerations, are absorbable sutures associated with similar wound repair and cosmetic outcomes when compared to nonabsorbable sutures?
RT 3 – Emergency MedicineWK 3PICOIn sepsis patients, does early goal directed therapy contribute to decreased mortality when compared to usual care?
RT 4- Internal MedicineWK 2/4Mini CATIn geriatric patients, does aspirin reduce the risk of cardiovascular events?
RT 5- PediatricsWK 1PICODoes probiotic consumption in pediatric patients decrease the incidence of respiratory tract infections?
RT 5- PediatricsWK 2PICODoes a baby-led approach to weaning increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies?
RT 6- PsychiatryWK 2/4Mini CATDoes probiotic consumption in pediatric patients decrease the incidence of respiratory tract infections?
RT 7- OBGYNWK 1PICOIn elective cesarean deliveries, does the prophylactic use of tranexamic acid reduce blood loss?
RT 7- OBGYNWK 2PICODoes prenatal maternal caffeine intake increase the risk of childhood obesity?
RT 7- Public Health WK 3PICOIn adolescents, does social media use increase the risk of suicidal
thoughts and behaviors?
RT 8- Family MedicineWK 2/4Mini CATDoes prenatal maternal caffeine intake increase the risk of childhood obesity?
RT 9- Ambulatory CareWK 2Final CAT Does prenatal maternal caffeine intake increase the risk of childhood obesity?