Investigations
indications
contraindications
risks: physical, emotional trauma, radiation
cost
availability: point of care,
i.e.
will the test change my management
do the risks outweigh the benefits
Interpretation (Biostatistics)
Sensitivity =
Specificity =
Positive predictive value = true positives / test positives
Negative predictive value = true negatives / test negatives
Hb
Gas
EUC
Spirometry
Radiation risk
Dye
Anaesthetic
contraindications
risks: physical, emotional trauma, radiation
cost
availability: point of care,
i.e.
will the test change my management
do the risks outweigh the benefits
Interpretation (Biostatistics)
Sensitivity =
Specificity =
Positive predictive value = true positives / test positives
Negative predictive value = true negatives / test negatives
Hb
Gas
EUC
Spirometry
Radiation risk
Dye
Anaesthetic