Ovarian Torsion

Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject matter experts, informed by a methodical review of available evidence and consensus among committee members.

Clinical Pathway:

• Ovarian Torsion Algorithm
• Ovarian Torsion Synopsis (provides care standards employed for this clinical pathway)

Inclusion and exclusion criteria:

• Inclusion:
  • Menarchal patients
  • Pelvic sonogram performed
• Exclusion:
  • Positive pregnancy test

Committee members involved in the development:

• Ashli Lawson, MD, MS | Gynecology | Committee Co-Chair
• Kay North, DO | Radiology | Committee Co-Chair
• Erin Scott, DO | Emergency Department | Committee Co-Chair
• Katherine Randolph, DO | Pediatric Fellow | Committee Member

EBP Committee Members:

• Todd Glenski, MD, MSHA, FASA | Anesthesiology, Evidence Based Practice
• Megan Gripka, MT (ASCP) SM | Evidence Based Practice

 Publication dates:

• Finalized date: 04/2024
• Next expected revision date: 2027

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