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Online access to clinical treatment guidelines from medical associations, government entities, etc.

Associations » Medical Associations

Associations, non-profits, institutes that are part of the medical profession

American Insitute of Ultrasound Medicine [22442] ?

Association for those involved in the use of ultrasound for medical diagnosis

Ergonomics » Medical Ergonomics

Clinical practice guidelines, patient handouts on low back pain, CTS, etc.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Clinical Guidelines [8870] ?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treatment recommendations

Health Care Safety » Disaster Management

Emergency plans and disaster guidance for health care facilities

Hazardous Materials Incidents - Emergency Care [151] ?

ATSDR emergency procedures for incidents involving hazardous materials/chemicals

Medical Aspects of Chemical Warfare [20402] ?

Treating chemical casualties of war

Health Care Safety » Infection Control

Infection control in hospitals and healthcare institutions

Infection Control Manual [24537] ?

Full text of a hospital's infection control manual

Management of Health-Care Worker Exposures to HIV [23026] ?

Public health service recommendations for the management of health-care workers exposed to HIV

SARS Isolation & Infection Control Policy [23373] ?

Example of a medical center's isolation precautions

Occupational Medicine » Anesthesia

Textbooks, adverse events, anesthesia safety and related materials

Standards of the American Society of Anesthesiologists [15001] ?

Generally accepted principles for patient management

Occupational Medicine » Cancer Treatment

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of cancer

Treatment Decision Tools [8895] ?

Cancer profiler - info by cancer type

Occupational Medicine » Cardiovascular

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of cardiovascular disease

National Stroke Association Professional Resources [14672] ?

Professional stroke prevention guidelines, Stroke Center recommendations, etc.

Occupational Medicine » Clinical Guidelines

Full text of clinical practice guidelines for numerous specialties in medicine

A Practical Guide to Clinical Medicine [5231] ?

A guide to the patient physical exam

AACE Clinical Guidelines - Endocrine [8275] ?

Clinical guidelines for endocrine conditions

AAFP Policy Statements and Clinical Policies [8887] ?

American Academy of Family Physicians clinical guidelines

AAN - American Academy of Neurology Practice Guidelines [18721] ?

The text of the official AAN clinical practice guidelines

AHRQ Archived Clinical Practice Guidelines [16132] ?

These recommendations are outdated and are no longer viewed as guidance - archival database only

American Heart Association Statements & Guidelines [546] ?

AHA publishes medical scientific statements on various cardiovascular disease and stroke topics

American Optometric Association Clinical Practice Guidelines [24439] ?

Text of the clinical practice guidelines for optometry

British Columbia, Canada - Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocols [2769] ?

Full text of clinical practice guidelines

CA-California Industrial Medical Council Guidelines [3347] ?

Evaluation protocols - for injuries rated with the 1997 permanent disability rating schedule or latest

Cardiology Clinical Practice Guidelines [895] ?

American College of Cardiology & American Heart Association cardiovascular disease guidelines

Chest: Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines [8898] ?

American College of Chest Physicians clinical practice guidelines

Clinical Guidelines on Obesity in Adults [8878] ?

Federal guidelines on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity

Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guidelines [24509] ?

Advice for medical professionals

Community Guide [1662] ?

Guide to Community Preventive Services prevention guidelines for 12 target conditions

COPD Guidelines [8881] ?

From the American Thoracic Society

CSAT Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs) for Substance Abuse [9809] ?

22 of the 32 protocols for substance abuse are online - others may be ordered

Guidelines for Medical Care and Treatment of Blood Pressure in Acute Stroke [8875] ?

Treatment of blood pressure in acute stroke

HIV Treatment Guidelines [8871] ?

HIV treatment guidelines developed by panels of clinicians and researchers

HIV Treatment Guidelines [18057] ?

US federally approved treatment guidelines for HIV and AIDS

ICSI Health Care Guidelines [18562] ?

Text of the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement's 47 health care guidelines

IDSA Practice Guidelines [22641] ?

Practice Guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America

MMWR Recommendations and Reports [3383] ?

Current issues and archives off MMWR guidelines for public health

National Guideline Clearing House - Index [321] ?

The listing is organized alphabetically, by organization name

National Guideline Clearinghouse [9495] ?

An internet resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines

National Guidelines Syntheses - Compare Guidelines [933] ?

Syntheses are systematic comparisons of selected guidelines that address similar topic areas

Updated New Zealand Guidelines [1155] ?

Full text of the clinical practice guidelines for New Zealand

NHLBI Clinical Guidelines [3236] ?

Guidelines for asthma, cholesterol, hypertension and obesity

NIH Consensus Statements [1213] ?

Access to more than 100 NIH Consensus Development Program Statements

Pain: AAPM Position Statements [8896] ?

American Academy of Pain Medicine statements on chronic pain

Pediatrics: AAP Current Practice Parameters [8899] ?

Official policy statements from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Post-Deployment Health Clinicical Practice Guideline (PDH-CPG) [26319] ?

For evaluating armed forces personnel and veterans returning from deployment

Rheumatology Classification Criteria, Position Statements, and Guidelines [1705] ?

American College of Rheumatology classification criteria, position statements, and guidelines

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network [703] ?

Full text of the clinical practice guidelines for Scotland

Setting Priorities for Clinical Practice Guidelines [8925] ?

Examines methods for selecting topics and setting priorities for clinical practice guidelines

Stroke Prevention Guidelines [10121] ?

Stroke Prevention Guidelines for professionals

Updated United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) [9500] ?

Preventive medicine clinical guidelines

Updated USPSTF Guide to Clinical Preventive Services - Child and Adolescent [5051] ?

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations

Vaccine Immunization Schedule Recommendations [1421] ?

Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

Occupational Medicine » Diabetes

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of diabetes

Clinical Practice Recommendations [3406] ?

American Diabetes Associations' clinical practice recommendations for diabetes care

Occupational Medicine » Disease-Infectious

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of infectious disease

Infectious Diseases Information [2100] ?

Clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, complications and more

STD Treatment Guidelines [23287] ?

Information for public health personnel

World Health Organization SARS Guidelines [23375] ?

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) guidelines, recommendations, descriptions

Occupational Medicine » Emergency Medicine

Clinical resources on emergency medicine

ACLS & EKG Interpretative Algorithms [511] ?

Includes clinical algorithms and drugs used in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Occupational Medicine » First Aid

Full text of first aid manuals and handouts

Occupational Medicine » Occupational Health

Large number of reference materials on occupational medicine

ACOEM Position Statements and Guidelines [2488] ?

Position statements on Occupational Medicine & Environmental Medicine

Medical Guidelines: Lead-Exposed Workers [14143] ?

Medical management of the lead-exposed worker

Occupational Medicine » Orthopedics

Clinical resources on orthopedics

Guidelines for Acute Musculoskeletal Symptoms [4004] ?

Guidelines for the initial evaluation of the adult patient with acute musculoskeletal symptoms

Orthopedic Surgery [799] ?

Physician reference articles

Occupational Medicine » Pulmonary

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of pulmonary disease

Asthma: National Asthma Education and Prevention Program [9420] ?

Guides for the diagnosis and management of asthma for sufferers

Occupational Medicine » Radiology

Clinical resources for radiology

ACR: Appropriateness Criteria for Imaging and Treatment Decisions [8869] ?

References from the American College of Radiology on Appropriate Utilization

Occupational Medicine » Sports Medicine

Subjects related to sports medicine and sports science

Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Sports [8916] ?

A discussion of the condition

Health Appraisal Guidelines for Day Camps and Resident Camps [8903] ?

Medical guidelines for medical professionals

Sports-Related Foot Care [8840] ?

Advice from podiatrists on foot care in sports

Occupational Medicine » Surgery

Clinical resources on surgery

Use of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Major Surgery [pdf] [2101] ?

Baseline Results From the National Surgical Infection Prevention Project

Occupational Medicine » Wound Care

Medical protocols and guidance regarding wound care, pressure ulcers, etc.

Diabetic Foot Disorders Clinical Practice Guideline [26984] ?

American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons clinical treatment guidelines

Updated International Pressure Ulcer Guideline [2779] ?

Text of the Quick Reference Guide

Wellness Programs » Eldercare

Resources on nursing homes, eldercare, etc.

Urinary Incontinence in Adults, Clinical Practice Guideline [16129] ?

Establishing an Effective Continence Program in a Long-Term Care Facilities

Wellness Programs » Substance Abuse

Guidance in the substance abuse treatment field

Clinician's Guide to Helping Patients with Alcohol Problems [pdf] [1673] ?

Guide for physicians developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment [3618] ?

A Research-Based Guide






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