PICO/CAT Table

Rotation # and Type Week # PICO/Mini-CAT Question LINK

RT 1 – OBGYN

1

PICO In patients with ectopic pregnancies, how is the success rate between the single dose methotrexate compared to the multi dose? RT 1 PICO 1

2

PICO

Is there a concern for prolonged infertility in patients following IUD removal? RT 1 PICO 2

4

PICO

Is there a difference in efficacy between misoprostol and oxytocin for prevention/decrease of post partum hemorrhage? RT 1 PICO 3

RT 2 – EM

2

PICO

How do the success rates of the traction-countertraction method compare to other methods of anterior shoulder reduction? RT 2 PICO 1

4

PICO

In adults with suspected diagnosis of appendicitis, compared to IV contrast alone, is IV contrast + Oral contrast associated with better diagnostic probability? RT 2 PICO 2

RT 3 – PSYCH

2

PICO

In cannabis users, does smoking cannabis predispose a patient to early onset psychosis? RT 3 PICO 1

3

PICO

In adults, can electrical injuries result in the development of future mental disorders? RT 3 PICO 2

4

PICO

In adults with a history of traumatic brain injury, is there an increased risk for developing schizophrenia? RT 3 PICO 3

RT 4 – PEDS

4

Mini-CAT

In cannabis users, does smoking cannabis predispose a patient to early onset psychosis? RT 4 Mini-CAT
 

 

RT 5 – FM

1

PICO

In patients undergoing rhinoplasty, how effective is the use of arnica montana to help reduce edema, ecchymosis, and/or pain following the procedure? RT 5 PICO 1

2

PICO

In obese adult patients, how effective is semaglutide in reducing weight loss? RT 5 PICO 2
 

 

 

RT 6 – AM

 

1

PICO

In patients with moderate/severe allergic rhinitis, is Dymista more effective at controlling symptoms compared to conventional medications? RT 6 PICO 1

4

Mini-CAT

In obese adult patients, how effective is semaglutide in reducing weight loss? RT 6 Mini-CAT

RT 7 – LTC

2

PICO

In patients diagnosed with COVID-19, is Casirivimab/Imdevimab (REGEN-COV) effective at reducing the risk of hospitalization/death? RT 7 PICO 1

3

PICO

In patients diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, is TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) associated with better long-term outcomes compared to or SAVR (surgical aortic valve replacement)? RT 7 PICO 2

4

PICO

Within the general population, has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the mental health status? RT 7 PICO 3

RT 8 – IM

RT 9 – Surgery

4

CAT

In patients diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, is TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) associated with better long-term outcomes compared to or SAVR (surgical aortic valve replacement)?

 

RT 9 CAT