Ovarian Torsion
Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject matter experts, informed by a methodical review of available evidence and consensus among committee members.
Clinical Pathway:
- Ovarian Torsion Algorithm
- Ovarian Torsion Synopsis (provides care standards employed for this clinical pathway)
Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
- Inclusion:
- Menarchal patients
- Pelvic sonogram performed
- Exclusion:
- Positive pregnancy test
Committee members involved in the development:
- Ashli Lawson, MD, MS | Gynecology | Committee Co-Chair
- Kay North, DO | Radiology | Committee Co-Chair
- Erin Scott, DO | Emergency Department | Committee Co-Chair
- Katherine Randolph, DO | Pediatric Fellow | Committee Member
EBP Committee Members:
- Todd Glenski, MD, MSHA, FASA | Anesthesiology, Evidence Based Practice
- Megan Gripka, MT (ASCP) SM | Evidence Based Practice
Publication dates:
- Finalized date: 04/2024
- Next expected revision date: 2027
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