PICO/CAT Table

Rotation # and Type Week # PICO/ Mini-CAT Question 
RT 1: Pediatrics online PICO In a pediatric patient with symptoms of severe bronchiolitis (RSV), what are the benefits of administering nebulized hypertonic saline solution vs supportive care with normal saline in order to decrease the length of hospital stay and rate of admission.  
RT 1: Pediatrics WK 2PICO In a child diagnosed with viral gastroenteritis, is there any benefit of using antiemetics rather than just oral rehydration therapy to make the patient recover faster?  
RT 1: Pediatrics WK 4PICO In pediatric patients in the adolescent age group who suffer from social anxiety disorder, what is the benefit of using internet-Cognitive behavioral therapy vs traditional treatment (with face to face CBT or medication) for treatment and disease management  
RT 2: SurgeryWK 2PICODoes early mobility in post-op after rotator cuff surgeries patients decrease length of hospital stay and  improve overall recovery 
RT 2: SurgeryWK 4PICOIn a patient with a splenic abscess, what are the benefits of minimally invasive treatment methods such as antibiotics or percutaneous drainage vs a splenectomy for their over all recovery? 
RT 3:
Psych
WK 2PICOIn an adult patient with ADHD, what are the benefits of using nonpharmacological treatment vs  pharmacological treatment approaches in managing his symptoms.   
RT 3:
Psych
WK 3PICOIn a patient diagnosed with PMDD, what are the benefits of using supplements and vitamins (I.e myo-inositol and S-equol) vs standard treatment (SSRI) in the management of her symptoms? 
RT 3:
Psych
WK 4PICOIn patients suffering from MDD who do not want to start SSRIs, can dietary tryptophan help alleviate their depressive/mood symptoms? 
RT 4: FMWK 4MINI CATDoes early mobility in post-op after rotator cuff surgeries patients decrease length of hospital stay and  improve overall recovery  
RT 5: ERWK 1PICOIn the case of an acute stroke or TIA, what are the benefits of Prehospital stroke screening and EMS management for the optimum care and survival of the patient?   
RT 5: ERWK 2PICOIn the case of a patient having an acute cardiac arrest, what is the benefit of using mechanical compression machine like LUCAS vs doing manual compressions for resuscitation in order to decrease patient morbidity and mortality   
 
RT 6: IMWK 1PICOWhat are the indications and benefits of using antiviral medications rather then  symptomatic care when treating Norovirus?  
RT 6: IMWK 4MINI CATIn the case of a patient having an acute cardiac arrest, what is the benefit of using mechanical compression machine like LUCAS vs doing manual compressions for resuscitation in order to decrease patient morbidity and mortality  
RT 7: OBGYNWK 2PICOFor young females looking for contraception, what are the benefits of using long acting reversible contraceptives such as IUDs vs other forms such as oral contraceptives in preventing pregnancies?   
RT 7: OBGYNWK 3PICOIn pregnant females, what are the benefits of probiotics in preventing and reducing the risk of gestational diabetes?   
RT 7: OBGYNWK 4PICOIn young children, can elevated blood lead levels lead to the development of ADHD?
RT 8
AMB MED
WK 4CAT In pregnant females, what are the benefits of using probiotics to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes?