Because two trauma manuals stated indications as being abdominal trauma or circulatory instability, the total number of FAST indications (n = 23) was higher than the number of guidelines mentioning FAST (n = 21).
Stated indications also changed, with a 2-fold increase in induction for postdate gestation, a 23-fold increase in induction for macrosomia, a 15-fold increase in elective induction, and a 22-fold decline in induction for premature rupture of membranes.
On the basis of the reasons given by clinicians for administering FFP, on average 1 FFP unit more (approximately 300 ml) was administered when clinicians stated the indication was bleeding compared with a nonbleeding indication (P < 0.0001).
One facility stated the indication as all circulatory unstable patients with suspected abdominal trauma; it was included as "circulatory instability" in the figure.
Patients were excluded if they had any of the following: asthma exacerbation, immunocompromised state, indication for antimicrobial drugs other than for LRTI, and repeated PICU admission for LRTI during the study period.
In a previous Swedish study (n = 41) [ 12], 71% of the sample were able to state the indication for at least 75% of their medications but only 6% knew anything about possible adverse reactions or risks.
The remaining facilities each stated a single indication as shown.
As stated previously the indication par excellence for arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joint is inflammatory arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis and it is in this situation that the hinged silastic implant has been proved to be ideal.
In 11 reports, the operation was not stated but the indication was stated as fractured neck of femur.
"The ad for Yaz was revised to more clearly state the indications for Yaz," she wrote, adding that no one from Bayer was available for a phone interview to answer other questions on Tuesday.
We finally asked them to state some indications for routine CXRs.
