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ICSI Guidelines


In this section you will find current versions of Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) guidelines.

An Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) guideline represents best practice for prevention and treatment of health conditions. These are intended to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and consistency of patient care, and provide a common foundation for clinical improvement initiatives.

ICSI guidelines assist clinicians by providing an analytical framework for the evaluation and treatment of patients. They are not intended to replace a clinician's judgement or to establish a protocol for all patients with a particular condition.

Adult Low Back Pain
Antithrombotic Therapy Supplement
Assessment and Management of Acute Pain
  Assessment and Management of Chronic Pain
Atrial Fibrillation
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diagnosis and Initial Treatment of Ischemic Stroke
Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
Diagnosis and Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Primary Care for School-Age Children and Adolescents
  Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults
Diagnosis and Treatment of Chest Pain and Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Headache
Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis
Diagnosis and Treatment of Otitis Media in Children
  Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Illness in Children and Adults
Diagnosis of Breast Disease
Heart Failure in Adults
Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment
Immunizations
  Initial Management of Abnormal Cervical Cytology (Pap Smear) and HPV Testing
Lipid Management in Adults
Major Depression in Adults in Primary Care
  Management of Labor
Menopause and Hormone Therapy (HT): Collaborative Decision-Making and Management
  Palliative Care
Preoperative Evaluation
Prevention and Management of Obesity (Mature Adolescents and Adults)
Preventive Services for Adults
Preventive Services for Children and Adolescents
  Primary Prevention of Chronic Disease Risk Factors
Routine Prenatal Care
Stable Coronary Artery Disease
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Treatment
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis


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